Paris domestic architecture of the 18th century. / Translated [from the French] by James C. Palmes. Photography by Roland Liot
by Gallet, Michel [author] Palmes, James C. [translator] Liot, Roland [photographer]
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- Hardcover
- first
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- ISBN 10
- 0214653021
- ISBN 13
- 9780214653025
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About This Item
London : Barrie & Jenkins, 1972. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; xiv, 196 pages illustrations 26 cm. Notes; Illus. incl. plates, sections, elevations and plans. Includes bibliographical references (pages 189-190). Translated from French. Contents; 1. Paris in the 18th century -- 2. Building -- 3. Architects -- 4. The connoisseur -- 5. Artistic evolution -- 6. The middle classes -- 7. The nobleman's hotel -- 8. Pavillions and follies -- 9. Artists' and writers' houses -- 10. Comfort and decoration. Subjects; Architecture, Domestic France Paris. Decoration and ornament Louis XVI style. Historic buildings France Paris. Architecture France Paris History 18th century.
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- Bookseller
- MW Books Ltd. (IE)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 402233
- Title
- Paris domestic architecture of the 18th century. / Translated [from the French] by James C. Palmes. Photography by Roland Liot
- Author
- Gallet, Michel [author] Palmes, James C. [translator] Liot, Roland [photographer]
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0214653021
- ISBN 13
- 9780214653025
- Publisher
- London : Barrie & Jenkins
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1972
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