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Adventures with Old Houses by Richard Jenrette, First Edition

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Adventures with Old Houses by Richard Jenrette. Wyrick and Company, Charleston, 2000. A beautifully illustrated account of the restoration of some of America's finest architectural treasures undertaken by Dick Jenrette. He has furnished and restored some of the best houses in America and opens them up for likeminded conservationists. NPT Books, a division of N.P. Trent Antiques, has a large collection of used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions.
  • Creator:
    Richard Jenrette (Author)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    2000
  • Condition:
    appears unread.
  • Seller Location:
    valatie, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU84636466973
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