Search Results: the jacobean country house from the by cooper nicholas

Hardback. Very Good.

London: Aurum Press, Limited, 2006. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. 12 1/2" x 10". 192 pages, over 180 superbly reproduced colour and black and white photographs. Provides an important insight into the extraordinary architectural inventiveness that characterises the Jacobean era. Bibliography..

First printing (number line contains "1").
Book cover like new, slight wear at end caps - pages clean, bright and unmarked – spine like new.
Jacket near new, light edge/shelf wear; protected in fresh mylar cover.
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The gabled manor houses of the early 17th century are, for many, the epitome of the English country house; indeed, Jacobean houses form the core of the National Trust collection. Richly illustrated with color and duotone photographs from Country Lifes unparalleled archive, this book tells the absorbing story of the evolution of the Jacobean country house. Though the Jacobean period itself spanned only 22 years (1603 1625), it had a major impact on English domestic architecture: this was an exciting period of experiment and discovery, with an extraordinary range of architectural styles being brought into play. The authoritative essays on 22 key Jacobean houses are brought to life… Read More

London: Aurum Press, 2010. 191pp. 32 cm. 180 photos mainly in black and white. Pictorial d.j. Textual descriptions of the photos and properties. No inscriptions, clipping, marks or fading. Hardback. Fine/Fine. square folio.

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Aurum Press. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!