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Grinling Gibbons, His Work as Carver by David Green, First Edition

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Grinling Gibbons, his work as carver and statuary by David Green. London: Country Life Ltd., 1964. First edition hardcover with dust jacket. 207 pp. Illustrated throughout with black-and-white photographs. The glory that was Gibbons, in wood, bronze, marble and stone. Discusses works at Petworth, Hampton Court, St. Paul's Cathedral and the churches of St. James's, Piccadilly and St. Mary Abchurch as well in places as remote as Exton and Drumlanrig. 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:
    David Green 1 (Author)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1964
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. dust jacket has wear, remnants of owner's plate and name.
  • Seller Location:
    valatie, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU84636525123
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