Guild Robin Vernon Gibberd (2 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 3rd Edition. Published by Sheldrake Press London in 2002, here is the 3rd edition hardback printing of Robin Guild and Vernon Gibberd's The Victorian House Book: A Practical Guide to Home Repair and Decoration. 320 pages, magnificent colour illustrations throughout, brown cloth binding, gilt lettering, the book and dust jacket are in near fine condition. The book is incredibly heavy, weighing around the 2kg mark unwrapped and therefore due to the abominable and utterly disgusting corporate carrier increases of the last 3 years, additional postage must be reluctantly applied as follows: Europe £10, Rest of the World £16.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. Stiff unmarked book with faint fringe of sunning to top edge; in rubbed dust jacket with three tiny surface chips to rear panel. Impressive.; 12.1 X 9.4 X 1.2 inches; 320 pages; The homes built during the Victorian period are appreciated for their architecture, romantic interiors, and their often whimsical details. With a host of Victoriana this ample volume is an essential guide to this rich, eclectic, and arguably most popular American house style. Historical information is combined with design ideas and advice on how to decorate, renovate and maintain a Victorian house. Whether you live in a Victorian or just want to create the look and feel of one in your own home, this book is full of inspiring ideas, organized in a stepbystep, roombyroom fashion. The proper fixtures, fittings, colors, finishes, and furniture styles are discussed and construction features are highlighted. Also included are a trouble shooting guide for maintenance and a source directory.…