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Dictionary of English Furniture (Book)

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The Dictionary of English Furniture from the Middle Ages to the late Georgian Period, by Percy Macquoid & Ralph Edwards. This is the first edition from 1927 and can be regarded as the Classic work on English Furniture. Vol 1 - 262 pages. Vol 2 - 360 pages. Vol 3 - 340 pages. Each with a number of color plates and hundreds of text illustrations in black and white. Each volume is in good condition and has the original dust jacket, the dust jackets are slightly worn around the edges.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 3
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1924-1927
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Good. There is slight wear to the top and bottom of the spines and the corners.
  • Seller Location:
    North Yorkshire, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU899620198202

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