Author: Hussey, Christopher.
Title: ENGLISH COUNTRY HOUSES Early Georgian 1715-1760. Mid Georgian 1760-1800. Late Georgian 1800-1840.
Description: Country Life Limited, 1955-58. 1st Eds. 3 vols. 4to. Frontiss., 1443 b/w. ills. mainly from photos. F.e.ps. sl. browned in vol. 1, some very sl. marginal browning, ownership signature in vol. 2, original gilt lettered green cloth, some very minor soiling and rubbing, lower leading corners of both boards to vol. 1 bumped and sl. affecting lower corner of leaves, fore edge of lower board to vol. 3 sl. dampstained, some light fading and sl. water marking to upper board of vol. 3, inner flap of original d/ws. loosely inserted, t.e.g. ¶ Arntzen J184 ‘A series based on Tipping ‘English Homes’ which revises, supplements, but does not entirely replace the earlier work. Each volume consists of a general introduction and details description of from 24 to 28 major houses. Includes family history. Richly illustrated with photographs, sections, plans, elevations, contemporary drawings and engravings.

Keywords: ART; BRITISH ARCHITECTURE


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