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In this book, two scholars bring us a broad panorama of the art, architecture and sculpture of 17th and 18th centuries, the most dynamic era in the history of art. Julius Held covers Flemish, Dutch and English painting, as well as Italian sculpture, Italian architecture and Northern European architecture. Donald Posner writes about France, Spain and Italy.

Dark red boards with brilliant gold lettering on the spine.
9" x 12", 439 pages, 487 illustrations.
As you can see, the dust jacket has seen better days but it has done its job—the book is in perfect condition, with no marks of any kind in it or on it.

It's heavy: 5 ½ lbs. The purchase price covers the high cost of postage, as long as you're in Canada or the USA. NOTE: The stated fee for shipping outside of the US and Canada is for surface mail, with no tracking. If you'd like air mail and/or tracking, I'll get you the exact price.

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204 Pages. No label.Pristine Condition.NOTE: My quoted price for shipping OUTSIDE of North America is for surface mail without tracking. For other shipping options, please contact me.

204 Pages. No Label.
See scans for full table of contents
Except for mark at the top of the cover (see photo), pristine condition.
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This is a first North American edition of The Bulfinch Anatomy of Antique Furniture. It is the ultimate visual glossary about antiques, of value to beginners and those with lots of experience in collecting.More than 200 pieces are reproduced in lavish photographs with copious annotation and a wealth of illustrative detail, covering all categories of furniture.Eight chapters look at a full spectrum of pieces, from chairs, tables, and beds to painted furniture, mirrors, and kitchen collectibles. Special pages in each chapter offer dozens of variations on particular features - feet, castors, chair backs, finishes etc., while others concentrate on a specific piece, highlighting the crucial points to look for. Side panels illustrate notable variations, which may differ according to country and local materials. Historical context and stylistic developments, together with named designers and cabinetmakers, are depicted in specially devised timelines, taking the reader from the late 1600s to the… Read More

Cabinet Makers & Furniture Designers was the first in a series on great craftsmen, published by Spring Books. It was first published in 1969; this is the second edition, published in 1972. It is 50 absorbing studies of outstanding makers and designers of furniture, from the 16th century through the 1960s. I attach a photo of the contents. It is very useful for collectors and dealers, as well as for designers, decorators, art historians and craftsmen.9" x 12", 320 pages, packed with photographs.It weighs 3 1/2 lbs.It's now expensive to buy, and verging on rare. It's priced the way it is because it's a former library book; you can remove all of the fittings. It has been well leafed through, and the pages are darkening a little, but the inside is clean and clear.

This is the August 1992 issue of Camera & Darkroom, The Magazine for Creative Photographers, whichis long out of print.See scan of table of contents.74 pages.
Pristine condition.

This is a pristine copy of Caning and Rushwork, an illustrated guide to the repair of basketry, rushwork and cane pieces. It was written by Yvonne Rees, editor of Home Improvement Guides. 95 pages, full of photographs and drawings. This copy has not been read, or even opened. There are no marks of any kind in or on it.

This is a first edition, with unclipped dust jacket of Castles of Scotland, by Susan Ross. It is a very well-written book, with lots of photos, giving detailed tours of Scotland's finest castles (30+).
The pages have darkened a little but it's otherwise in excellent shape. 144 pages, including photos.

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This is a mint-condition copy of the Christie's auction catalog for Important English Furniture, Including the Collection of Joseph and Laverne Schieszler. The auction took place in New York in October of 1999.It is a beautiful catalog. 294 pages of gorgeous photographs and loads of detail for each item. The realised prices are included.Aside from tiny bits of shelfwear at the corners, it's in mint condition.

In the 17th and 18th centuries, Scotland produced many fine classical houses, with the style gaining a foothold there long before it did in England. This is the first work written on Scottish country houses and the first integrated history of country house architecture. It looks into the lives and works of Sir William Bruce, James Smith and James Playfair. Approximately 100 houses are featured and it gives a fascinating insight into furnishings and decoration.This book has not been read and is in pristine condition. Its only flaw is a small crease to the dust jacket.

The Complete Guide to Antiques is a a comprehensive guide to antiques and collectables from around the world. The book is a collection of over 8000 antiques of every variety; each entry is illustrated with a color photograph, and includes information on dealer prices, date and origin which will assist you in identifying and valuing your own antiques, as well as helping you find and pay the right price for your purchases. 550 pages. Weight is 5 lbs.There's a little bit of wear to the dust jacket, and 2 dogears.Otherwise mint condition.

Design was the journal of The Council of Industrial Design (Great Britain) and published from 1949 until 1999.

This copy, October 1990Cover
Malcolm Cox at the RCAContents
- Designing for Children
- Indestructible Exhibit Displays

See Table of Contents Scan for Complete List9 ¾" x 12 ¾", 70 pagesThere are a few marks on the cover; inside is perfect (unread)

Design was the journal of The Council of Industrial Design (Great Britain) and published from 1949 until 1999.
It is 9 ¾" x 12 ¾"—too large to scan and my apologies for the photo.
August 1992
Cover
Metropolitan Toaster designed by Black & Decker and Smart Design
Contents
Design in Rio
British Design Awards
US Design Awards
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114 Pages, Minor wear to the edges of the cover, otherwise Pristine.

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Design was the journal of The Council of Industrial Design (Great Britain) and published from 1949 until 1999.
It is 9 ¾" x 12 ¾"—too large to scan and my apologies for the photos.
January 1992
Cover
Element from Pepe Jeans Campaign, Designer Tibor Kalman
Photo Ian Dobbie

ContentsInside CzechoslovakiaSmart Graphics & Bright Signs
See Table of Contents Scan78 Pages, Scuff mark on the cover, otherwise Pristine.NOTE: My quoted price for shipping OUTSIDE of North America is for surface mail without tracking. For other shipping options, please contact me.

Design was the journal of The Council of Industrial Design (Great Britain) and published from 1949 until 1999.
It is 9 ¾" x 12 ¾"—too large to scan and my apologies for the photo.
February 1992
Cover
'Straining at the Leash' chair by Mark Lewis
Photo Ian DobbieContents
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British Furniture Design
Redesigning the Tube (Subway)
78 Pages, Pristine.

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Design was the journal of The Council of Industrial Design (Great Britain) and published from 1949 until 1999.


This copy, May 1992
Cover
Element from ENO Poster, Design Carroll, Dempsey & Thirkell
Photo Ian DobbieContents
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82 Pages, Minor wear to the edges of the cover, otherwise Pristine.

Design World, The International Journal of Design, was a high-end design magazine out of Australia. I can't find a record of its history; it is no longer publishing.
Contents
Australia at the Singapore Design Forum
Specialist Interior Designers
Medical Equipment Design

See Table of Contents Scan8 1/4" x 11 ¾"146 Pages, Pristine Condition

This is a copy of the first English trade paperback edition of The Desire of My Eyes: The Life and Work of John Ruskin, by the German art historian Wolfgang Kemp.
The critically-acclaimed best-seller examines the life and work of the prolific, visionary writer, painter and critic.
513 pages, with lots of illustrations.
The cover has a little wear, from improper storage, but this book has not been read.

This is a perfect copy of the second printing of Dictionary of Antiques, by George Savage. It was first published in 1970.Its purpose is to help collectors, dealers, art historians and designers date pieces, note attributes and generally learn more about antiques. Over 1500 entries, with nearly 700 illustrations, alphabetically arranged and carefully cross-referenced. Special terms, including widely used foreign ones, are explained, and differences between American and British or Continental terminology are pointed out. There is a comprehensive index of marks.534 pages.There's a little bit of wear to the dust jacket, particularly to the spine.Otherwise mint condition.

This is a second printing of Discovering Britain & Ireland, the best-selling National Geographic coffee table book published in 1987.
It is 448 pages and contains 442 full-color panoramic photographs and 22 maps, all capturing the essence of everyday life surrounded by the rolling green hills and architecture of Britain and Ireland. This volume displays the writing quality and photographic talent that we expect from National Geographic.
Leather/ette-bound with gold latticework covering the large 12x10 5lb. volume.
Perfect condition.