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Hardcover. Very good condition (no dust jacket). ]. 304p. Illus. Quarto.

Softcover. BW illustrated wraps. 304 pp., profusely illustrated in b&w. Illustrated endsheets. A stupendous reference work on the decorative arts of Long Island. This book presents such a wealth of information that applies not only to Long Island, but to the larger region and epoch as well. Contents as follows: A meeting ground of cultures, 1640-1730 -- Fashion and tradition, 1730-1782 -- Long Island is my nation, 1782-1830 -- The craftsmen, 1640-1830 -- Bibliographical essay -- Appendix I: Long Island woodworking craftsmen, 1640-1830 -- Appendix II: Long Island silversmiths, clockmakers, watchmakers, and pewterers, 1640-1830. VG, light rubbing to wraps and shelf wear, light pencil marking on FFEP.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st. spine crease, light foxing to top edge and back cover. Contents: I. A Meeting Ground of Cultures: 1640-1730; II. Fashion and Tradition: 1730-1782; III. Long Island is My Nation: 1782-1830; IV. The Craftsmen: 1640-1830. Contains two appendices: I. Long Island Woodworking Craftsmen, 1640-1830; II. Long Island Silversmiths, Clockmakers, Watchmakers, and Pewterers, 1640-1830. 251 objects are described and illustrated. 304pp 2.59lb 11.0x8.5x0.9in.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 2nd. Dust jacket in clear protector. Contents: I. A Meeting Ground of Cultures: 1640-1730; II. Fashion and Tradition: 1730-1782; III. Long Island is My Nation: 1782-1830; IV. The Craftsmen: 1640-1830. Contains two appendices: I. Long Island Woodworking Craftsmen, 1640-1830; II. Long Island Silversmiths, Clockmakers, Watchmakers, and Pewterers, 1640-1830. 251 objects are described and illustrated. 304pp 3.32lb 11.3x8.9x1.0in.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Quarto. Pp. 304. With over 250 photographs of furniture, silver, pottery, etc. gathered for the historic SPLIA exhibition in 1978. A fine copy in stiff, illustrated wrappers.