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The Book of Decorative Furniture, Its Form, Colour, & History in 2 Vols. 1st Ed

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The Book of Decorative Furniture, Its Form, Colour and History. 2 Volume Set by Edwin Foley. London: T. C. & E. C. Jack, 1910-11. 1st Ed hardcovers. 100 tipped in color plates with 1,000 drawings in the text with charts of British woodwork styles, woods used, etc. The periods and styles covered include Chippendale, late Colonial America, Georgian, Regence and Louis XV French, Louis XVI, Directoire, Empire, and Georgian. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Depth: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1910
  • Condition:
    covers have wear, soiling, toning and staining.
  • Seller Location:
    valatie, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2605128940792

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