Colonial Grandeur in Philadelphia: The House and Furniture of General John Cadwalader by Nicholas B. Wainwright - 1964 2021-02-16

Philadelphia: The Historical Society of Pennsylvania, 1964. Hardbound. VG-/Good (heavy wear to dust jacket, price sticker remnants on rear of dj, creasing/warping to back cover of dustjacket from a seam-like tear that was repaired with tape; tape is applied to interior). Red marbled cloth covered boards, with black cloth title block and gilt letters on front cover; white & color illustrated dust jacket, maps on flyleaves, xii, 169 pp., many bw plates. "An account of how a great Philadelphia mansion was decorated and furnished in colonial times. Based on documentary evidence, this story takes the reader inside General Cadwalader's house and gives him a concept of the appearance of a residence said to have been the grandest and the most magnificently furnished in the city. Scores of Philadelphia's master craftsmen had a share in its ornamentation. The narrative includes a description of those who lived in the house and traces what happened to its precious contents, that unrivaled collection of… Read More

Philadelphia: The Historical Society of Pennsylvania, 1964. Hardbound. VG General wear to cover. Some spotting on spine. Slight age toning on bookblock. Red marbled cloth covered boards, with black cloth title block and gilt letters on front cover; maps on flyleaves, xii, 169 pp., many bw plates. "An account of how a great Philadelphia mansion was decorated and furnished in colonial times. Based on documentary evidence, this story takes the reader inside General Cadwalader's house and gives him a concept of the appearance of a residence said to have been the grandest and the most magnificently furnished in the city. Scores of Philadelphia's master craftsmen had a share in its ornamentation. The narrative includes a description of those who lived in the house and traces what happened to its precious contents, that unrivaled collection of furnishings which so perfectly complemented the General's sumptuous parlors and chambers." (dj) With a foreword by Henry Francis Du Pont. Of 2000 Copies.

Philadelphia: The Historical Society of Pennsylvania. Very Good. 1964. First Edition. Hardcover. Very good paper covered boards. Signed dedication by the author to the front pastedown "In homage to Walpoleshire 4-22-77". Bookplate to front free endpaper " Keepsake of a visit to Philadelphia by the Walpole Society April 22, 23, 24, 1977. The book is from Dartmouth College Library. College bookplate (Gift of John Willmerding) and stamp to prelim. ; Black & white photographs; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 169 pages; Signed by Author .