The World of Antiques, Art, and Architecture in Victorian America
by Bishop, Robert and Patricia Coblentz
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Very Good
- Seller
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Spray, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
New York: E.P. Dutton, 1972. Second Printing of the First Edi. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. Large 8vo 9" - 10. Big, tall, Imperial octavo hardcover format, bound simply but handsomely in oatmeal cloth, sharp and distinct gilt lettering to spine. Bright and shiny dust jacket, illustrated, little worn of panels, spine, a bit more along edges, protected by a plastic coat. Over 600 half-tone illustrations, 45 full-color plates. Stated Second Printing of the First Edition. From the publisher's blurb, "This extraordinary and fascinating book celebrates the Victorian home in America: the home that was 'everyman's castle'; the home that was the important enter of family life; the home that in many cases was stuffed to overflowing with furniture and objects and art - often beautiful, often exotic, and sometimes fantastic." Volume contains scholarly apparatus in the form of, e.g., notes, index, and bibliography. [5], 6-495 pp.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 #
- 351774
- Title
- The World of Antiques, Art, and Architecture in Victorian America
- Author
- Bishop, Robert and Patricia Coblentz
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Second Printing of the First Edi
- Publisher
- E.P. Dutton
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1972
- Size
- Large 8vo 9" - 10
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- antiques Robert Bishop Patricia Coblentz art history architecture
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