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The Gothic Revival
An Essay in the History of Taste
by Kenneth Clark
ISBN: 0719554543
ISBN-13: 9780719554544
Format: Paperback
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"This classic study, first published in 1928, remains one of the best possible introductions to the most widespread and influential architectural and decorative arts movement that Britain ever produced."
-- Good Book Guide
"Combines great learning with a shrewd mind, a wonderful eye, and an admirable generosity of taste." -- Philip Toynbee
Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Trafalgar Square
Published date: 1996
Size: 6.25 x 8.75 inches
Weight: 1 pounds
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The Gothic Revival: An Essay in the History of Taste
Clark, Kenneth
John Murray Publishers Ltd. PAPERBACK. 0719554543 Light wear, spine and or cover creases, clean text. Ships Daily . Good. ( more information) Offered by Rubber Soul Books (United States)
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The Gothic Revival: An Essay in the History of Taste
Kenneth Clark
London, UK: John Murray Pubs Ltd, 1995 Pages: 236; Weight: 1lb 0.5oz; Size: 8.7" x 5.9" x 0.6". Cover has small crease on front, shallow scratches on back, light edgewear, inside like new.. Soft Cover. Very Good/No DJ Issued. ( more information) Offered by Montland Books (Canada)
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