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The Old World House: Its Furniture and Decoration, In two volumes, by Herbert Cescinsky. Published by The Macmillan Company, London, 1924. A pair of 1st ed hardcovers with gilded top edge. Herbert Cescinsky was an architect and writer active in the early 20th c. He was particularly interested in the development of English furniture and wrote profusely on the subject. This work is an interesting look at the furniture and decorations found in the interior designs in older houses in England. The author discusses oak chairs and tables, marqueterie furniture, gothic furniture, floors, wood panelling, and more.This richly illustrated work on the furnishing and decoration of old houses. Featuring illustrations throughout, including frontispieces. With information including the history, types, styles, and makers of furniture, interior decoration, woods, panelling, flooring and polishes, and 18th century arts and crafts.
- Dimensions:Height: 10 in (25.4 cm)Width: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:Paper
- Place of Origin:England
- Period:1920-1929
- Date of Manufacture:1924
- Condition:covers have light soiling, Vol. 1 has small separations in binding but still intact.
- Seller Location:valatie, NY
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NPT Books, a division of N. P. Trent Antiques, was established in 1982 and serves clients in the US and around the world. We offer a large selection of used and out of print books mainly concentrating on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a large focus on 1st editions, signed and rare limited editions. Member of The Art and Antique Dealers League of America since 1996.
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