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North Shore Long Island Country Houses, 1890-1950, 1st Ed by Paul J. Mateyunas

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North Shore Long Island Country Houses, 1890-1950 by Paul J. Mateyunas. New York: Acanthus Press. First edition hardcover with dust jacket, 2007. 365 pp. A tour of more than 40 historical estates on the North Shore of Long Island. At one point the island had over 100 grand estates with an architectural assembly unmatched anywhere in America or Europe. The houses were commissioned by the great families of the era: du Pont's, Vanderbilt's, Whitney's and Morgan's. The book has over 300 archival photographs and floor plans with biographies of the prominent architects who designed them.. 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:
    Paul J. Mateyunas (Author)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.25 in (31.12 cm)Width: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    2007
  • Condition:
    appears un-read, light sunning on spine.
  • Seller Location:
    valatie, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: GS-5171stDibs: LU84636265293
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