CHINESE FURNITURE: Hardwood Examples of the Ming and Early Ch'ing Dynasties. by ELLSWORTH, Robert H

New York [1971], Random House. Green cloth, 153 color & b.w. photos, "NEW" unused copy, index, appendix, bibliography, 26.5 x 35 cm., firm, solid, an excellent example. THE RARE ORIGINAL FIRST EDITION . . *** **** *** . . THE MOST CELEBRATED . . . RELIABLE, PROFUSELY ILLUSTRATED, AUTHORITATIVE & . . . MOST FAMOUS REFERENCE ON THE SUBJECT . . *** The most authoritative work compiled, highly sought after study. With historical background, Ming & Qing evidence for dating and woods known to have been used. . Chinese joinery, metal mounts, furniture of the Ming and Qing, construction techniques, conversation & restoration commentary. . With research on joinery & construction. By and large, the most valuable and most useful monograph on the subject to date. This work is the classic on the subject, dependable and comprehensive coverage of all aspects of Ming & Qing furniture. . *** THE RARE FIRST EDITION: This work was simultaneously printed for the first time in London & New York at the same time. There is no preference as to the edition, both are equal. . Issued in a small folio: 27 x 35 cm., printed on heavy clay-laid paper. . *** THE SLIPCASE: When present this is a cloth covered ends with pictorial paste-on color over cloth design, hard boards. Not all editions or examples come with this protective slipcase. . ORIGINAL SHIPPING CASE: In some examples we also offer the original cardboard custom shipping case with title stamped on the spine. This box case was designed to protect the book from edge and corner bumping during shipping. Not all examples come with this case. . *** CONDITION: Please read the condition for each copy. . *** Color scans are posted to our website. . * .