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House & Garden’s Complete Guide to Interior Decoration, Hardcover Book, 1953

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House & Garden’s Complete Guide to Interior Decoration – Hardcover Book, 1953 Edition. First published in New York in 1947 by Simon and Schuster, this is the updated 1953 Edition, Albert Kornfield, Editor in Chief. Illustrated with photos and drawings, this Folio sized hardcover book is a valuable reference for design enthusiasts or designers of movie and theatre sets featuring interiors of the 1950’s. Very informative, covering both the traditional and modern aspects of the period. Also included is a how-to section covering everything from framing art to making slipcovers. Publisher ? : ? Simon & Schuster; Fifth edition (January 1, 1953) Hardcover ? : ? 319 pages, no dust jacket 13 in. L x 9.5 in W x 1.25 in H ?- ? 3.98 pounds In good to fair pre-owned condition. Light discoloring to end papers with a slight musty odor.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)Width: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Depth: 13 in (33.02 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Paper,Machine-Made
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1953
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. In good to fair pre-owned condition. Light discoloring to end papers with a slight musty odor.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1758233093862

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