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hardcover. Condition: Very Good. J. Paul Getty Museum; Los Angeles, 2009. Hardcover. A Very Good, grey cloth binding with gilt lettering on spine, binding sturdy and intact, scratch mark rear pastedown, mild scattered foxing to text block edges and pastedown/endpaper margins, very few pages with small nicks to edges, in a Very Good, some handling/scuff marks to panels, bit of edge/corner wear, some offsetting to front panel, very mild scattered foxing to verso panel/flap margins, Dust wrapper. A nice, clean and unmarked copy. 4to[quarto or approx. 11.5 x 13.5 inches], 209pp., appendices, color and b&w illustrations. We pack securely and ship daily with delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. Additional Scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire.Please note: Oversized books/sets MAY require additional postage then what is quoted for 2.2lb book.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. Bound in red cloth with gilt lettering on the cover and spine. The book reflects current scholarship in social history and material culture, but rather than being an exploration of the vernacular, it investigates the emergence of the luxury trade in eighteenth-century Paris, whose products survive in great quantity due to their superior materials and craftsmanship. The essays reveal many of the considerations?practical, social, and aesthetic?that inspired their production. By connecting the purposes, function, and beauty of these works of art, the volume makes a fascinating and important contribution to the study and enjoyment of a great period in French culture. The publication coincides with the exhibition Paris: Life & Luxury on view at the J. Paul Getty Museum from April 26 through August 7, 2011 and at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, from September 18 through December 10, 2011. 150pp. Pictorial dustjacket.CONDITION: Light shelf wear. Previous owner bookplate on pastedown. Pages are crisp and clean. Binding and text block are square and sound. Due to the size and weight of this item, an additional shipping charge may apply, and will be requested after purchase. Full refund if not satisfied.…