Boston: Special Publications, 1959. First edition. Quarto. 393 pp; descriptive catalogue of over 250 desks, secretaries, sideboards, tables, and bureaux, all illustrated with photographs, including 9 in color; references and bibliography. Cloth. Limited edition of 2000 copies. Ex-library copy - stamp on all 3 edges, glue stain on rear pastedown where pocket was removed. Head & tail of spine starting to fray, backstrip & all corners rubbed, front cover has a few scratches, spine & top inch of covers sunned. A good reference copy.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good.

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Seller: Carnegie Hill Books (US)
Seller's Inventory #: 004378
Title: JOHN AND THOMAS SEYMOUR Cabinetmakers in Boston 1794-1816
Author: Stoneman, Vernon C
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Special Publications
Place of Publication: Boston
Date Published: 1959
Keywords: American Furniture Designer Seymour American Cabinetmakers
Bookseller catalogs: 19th Century; 18th Century; Furniture;

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