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Texas Furniture: The Cabinetmakers and Their Work, 1840-1880
by Taylor, Lonn & Warren David B
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good with no dust jacket
- ISBN 10
- 0292738013
- ISBN 13
- 9780292738010
- Seller
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Traverse City, Michigan, United States
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About This Item
Austin: University of Texas Press. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1975. First Edition. Hardcover. 0292738013 . This book contains photos of important early Texas furniture on every page, with information on each piece including dates, maker, detailed description of the construction and observations on the design and construction. There is an index and bibliography in the rear, a checklist of cabinet makers, etc. Original tan cloth publisher's covers, with gilt spine lettering over a black spine background. There is a faint musty odor when the book is placed close to the face for those that may be sensitive to this, else this is a clean, unmarked book with the exception of a small 3 line previous owner inscription on the front free end paper dated 1976. The book has been read and is no longer crisp, but still a useful reference. ; B&W Photographs; Rectangular 4to; 387 pages .
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Details
- Bookseller
- Peninsula Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 21272
- Title
- Texas Furniture: The Cabinetmakers and Their Work, 1840-1880
- Author
- Taylor, Lonn & Warren David B
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good with no dust jacket
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0292738013
- ISBN 13
- 9780292738010
- Publisher
- University of Texas Press
- Place of Publication
- Austin
- Date Published
- 1975
- Keywords
- 0292738013, Texas History, Texas Furniture, Cabinet Makers, Furniture, American Furniture
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About the Seller
Peninsula Books
Biblio member since 2023
Traverse City, Michigan
About Peninsula Books
Peninsula Books has been providing fine and rare books to collectors, institutions and the book trade since 1980. We have a select general stock of books and specialize in Americana in its many forms. We welcome your inquiries and are always happy to answer any questions about our books. Email is usually the quickest way to have your questions answered.
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