Description: PRINTS BOOKS PHOTOGRAPHS MANUSCRIPTS CURIOSITIES - IMPRESSIVE PORTFOLIO OF FURNITURE ILLUSTRATIONS AND SCHEMATICS-NYE (Alvan Crocker, American architect).A collection of scale-drawings, details, and sketches of what is commonly known as colonial furniture. (New York): William Helburn, 1895 [as per copyright date at foot of title page]. First edition. Title page, preface and contents leaves, followed by 55 leaves of b/w photo-lithographic plates, versos blank. All contained loosely within a tall portfolio comprised of marbled boards and cloth spine, with gilt lettering. Size: folio (43.5cm x 30.2cm). A large and heavy book, hence higher than standard shipping. Ex-library, but with little signs of use.Very Good to Good condition. Some rubbing to boards and edges of portfolio. Head and foot of cloth spine slightly frayed. Small circular institutional library stamp at head of title, and to the reverse of plates, and gilt shelf number at foot of spine, but no other library markings other than a small gilt crest stamped on front board. Title page with minimal marking, and a short closed tear to fore-edge. Rear of last plate rather soiled. Leaves with a hint of edge-wear, but generally well preserved. Otherwise, no Please ask if you require a more detailed condition report, or view gallery images closely.An impressive portfolio with 55 large plates of colonial furniture. key words:
Price: 90 GBP
Location: Ascot
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Binding: Hardback
Place of Publication: New York
Non-Fiction Subject: Architecture & Design
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Illustrated
Author: Alvan Crocker Nye
Original/Reproduction: Original
Region: North America
Publisher: William Helburn
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1895
