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English Furniture from Charles II to George II, Ltd First Edition

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English Furniture from Charles II to George II: A full account of the design, material and quality of workmanship of walnut and mahogany furniture of this period; and of how spurious specimens are made by R.W. Symonds. London: Antique Collector's Club, 1980. First edition thus (#760/1500) hardcover with glassine jacket. 269 pp. Limited edition reprint of the 1929 book with more than 260 black-and-white photos of individual pieces of furniture with details from examples in the collection of Percival Griffiths. With a detailed section on the "faker's art," a must read for any collector. 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.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1980
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. owner's seal.
  • Seller Location:
    valatie, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SG-7571stDibs: LU84636092383

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