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Great Houses of the Western World by Nigel Nicolson

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Great Houses of the Western World by Nigel Nicolson. London: George Weidenfeld and Nicolson Ltd, 1972. A reprinted edition hardcover with dust jacket. 320 pp. A wonderful book on the great houses throughout Europe and the United States. Each chapter is devoted to a single house giving a panorama from the 15th century to the 19th century illustrating the influence of one national style to another and how they changed when they crossed the Atlantic. It tells the historical background and architectural analysis of each house whether it is large or small. 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.
  • Creator:
    Nigel Nicolson (Author)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Width: 9.75 in (24.77 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1972
  • Condition:
    owner's name.
  • Seller Location:
    valatie, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU260518384173
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