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English Country House an Art and a Way of Life, by Olive Cook, First Edition

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The English Country House: An Art and a Way of Life, by Olive Cook. New York G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1974 (Thames and Hudson Ltd, 1974.) First Edition hardcover with dust jacket. 240pp with index, 22 color plates and 247 b/w photos by A.F. Kersting. The book explores the history, architecture, interior design and art treasures of the English country house from the Middle Ages to the Edwardian era, (the Normans' to the Arts & Crafts houses of the early 20th century).
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    Height: 10.25 in (26.04 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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    1974
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  • Seller Location:
    valatie, NY
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    Seller: 1591stDibs: LU2605122693662

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