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The Decorative Work of Robert & James Adam. Being a Reproduction of the Plates Illustrating Decoration & Furniture from their "Works in Architecture" Published 1778-1812
by Robert Adam and James Adam
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Hendersonville, North Carolina, United States
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About This Item
London: B. T. Batsford, 1901. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. 13 3/4" x 19. Illustrated with drawings by Michael Cunningham. 13 3/4" x 19". Contains 30 plates illustrating their designs. Quarter leather binding with blue cloth cover, gilt lettering on spine. Book is ex library. Cover is a little bumped at corners and edges and shows some markage on back side. Library number painted on spine. Library sticker in front end-page. Pencil note in back end-page. Nice copy. Due to this book's size and/or weight, additional shipping may be needed. Full refund if not satisfied.
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- Seller
- Shelley and Son Books
(US)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 062032
- Title
- The Decorative Work of Robert & James Adam. Being a Reproduction of the Plates Illustrating Decoration & Furniture from their "Works in Architecture" Published 1778-1812
- Author
- Robert Adam and James Adam
- Illustrator
- Illustrated with drawings by Michael Cunningham
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- B. T. Batsford
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1901
- Size
- 13 3/4" x 19
- Weight
- 6.63 lbs
- Keywords
- interior, design, Structure, Art, Architect, Building, Design, Aesthetics, Architecture
- Bookseller catalogs
- Architecture;
Terms of Sale
Shelley and Son Books
I offer a full refund if not satisfied as long as the book is returned in the same condition as sent.
About the Seller
Shelley and Son Books
Biblio member since 2005
Hendersonville, North Carolina
About Shelley and Son Books
We specialize in books by and about C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, the Inklings, and their Friends.
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- Gilt
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- Spine
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