London: Batsford, 1953. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. 4to 11" - 13" tall. Stated First Edition. Sturdy, attractive, tightly bound hardcover, quarto-sized hardcover format, bound in dark green buckram cloth, gilt ruling to and lettering of spine, rubbed lightly, but still distinct, clean, if toned interior, minimal rubbing to extremities, a bit of foxing to endpapers, scuffs to front fore- and bottom edges, slight smudging to bottom page tips. One full-color illustration and many more in black-and-white. Covers the Regency period of furniture collectors and collecting, English antique markets, and all manner of furnishings. [6], 7-270 pp. and replete with sharp and distinct black-and-white reproductions of all manner of Regency antiques.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. Additional postage may be required for oversize or especially heavy volumes, and for sets.

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Bookseller: Structure, Verses, Agency Books - Member, I.O.B.A. (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 351749
Title: Regency Antiques
Author: Reade, Brian
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Batsford
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1953
Size: 4to 11" - 13" tall
Weight: 0.00 lbs
Keywords: Regency antiques collectibles Brian Reade
Bookseller catalogs: Collectibles;

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Occasionally rare, frequently scarce, always fine, or is that Fine? Structure, Verses, Agency Books specializes in the fine arts (painting, the decorative arts, photography, sculpture, Jewish art and artists, art history, art movements), but also carries fine antiquarian tomes, works in the French language, Western Americana, poetry, the social sciences, and some modern first editions. We also selectively purchase books and collections thereof. We also offer appraisals and advice about library-building. We also offer a book-of-the-month club, called Once Upon a Tome. Ask about a subscription thereto. Thanks!

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First Edition: In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
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