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Classic Georgian Style
by Henrietta Spencer-Churchill
ISBN: 0847820424
ISBN-13: 9780847820429
Format: Hardcover
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Random House Inc
Published date: 1997
Size: 9.25 x 12 inches
Weight: 2.75 pounds
Pages: 192
Publisher's Notes
The fourth volume in a related series by Lady Henrietta Spencer-Churchill glorifies the historic style that originated in King George's 18th-century England. In her inimitable fashion, Lady Henrietta explains the history of Georgian-style architecture, interiors, and gardens, while a profusion of color photography spotlights details of the style's individual features. 200 color illustrations. 25 drawings.
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Classic Georgian Style
Spencer-Churchill, Henrietta
New York, New York, U.S.A.: Rizzoli Intl Pubns, 1997 Clean, tight and unmarked in DJ.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine Book/Near Fine Dust Jacket. Illus. by Photographs. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Dust Jacket in Mylar Cover. ( more information)
Offered by William Blair Books (United States)
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Classic Georgian Style
Spencer-Churchill, Henrietta
New York: Rizzoli International Publications, 1997. Blue/gilt. [5]+6-192p,cp,cep,illus,color. Deals with interior, exterior, Georgian Style, and Design Directory. 3" cut top edge front of Dj . No tears or chips. . ISBN: 0-8478-2042-4. First American Edition. Cloth. Fine/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. ( more information)
Offered by Samuel Lasenby Bookseller (United States)
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CLASSIC GEORGIAN STYLE
Spencer-Churchill, Henrietta
NY: Rizzoli, 1997. First edition. Quarto. 192 pp; profusely illustrated with color photographs; design directory; glossary; index. Blue cloth with dustjacket. Near Fine/Near Fine. Lady Henrietta explains the history of Georgian-style architecture, interiors, and gardens, while a profusion of color photographs spotlights details of the style's individual features.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine. ( more information)
Offered by Carnegie Hill Books (United States)
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Classic Georgian Style
Spencer-Churchill, Henrietta
New York, NY, USA: Rizzoli International Publications, 1997. FINE stated 1st edition in a FINE color pictorial dust jacket. Large quarto volume (9.5" by 12"), 192 pages, lavishly illustrated with color & B&W photographs, color and B&W line drawings.. ISBN: 0847820424. First Edition. Hard Cover. As New/As New. ARCHITECTURE GEORGIAN INTERIOR DECORATION GREAT. ( more information)
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