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Old American Houses 1700-1850 How to Restore, Remodel, and Reproduce Them
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- Dimensions:Height: 10.25 in (26.04 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1957
- Condition:dust jacket has light sunning and wear, inscribed.
- Seller Location:valatie, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: NP-1454-1st1stDibs: LU2605123213962
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NPT Books, a division of N. P. Trent Antiques, was established in 1982 and serves clients in the US and around the world. We offer a large selection of used and out of print books mainly concentrating on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a large focus on 1st editions, signed and rare limited editions. Member of The Art and Antique Dealers League of America since 1996.
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