THE FURNITURE OF ROBERT ADAM

Eileen Harris

Published by Academy Editions, London, 1973

First published in Great Britain by Alec Tirani Ltd. in 1963 as number 38 in the series Chapters in Art. ***160 black and white high quality photographic plates. ***Near fine in black cloth-covered boards with silver titles to spine. Spine tight. Neat gift inscription to top of front free endpaper. Edges of boards very slightly rubbed. Pages clean. Spine tight. In a near fine price-clipped (top and bottom of front inner flap) - dustwrapper slightly rubbed and creased at extremities, and the pink has faded on spine and at extremities of dustwrapper. ***[viii] 244 pages. ***190 mm x 170 mm. ***'With the aid of the collection of Adam drawings in Sir John Soane's Museum, existing pieces, accounts, and biographical data, Mrs John Harris has set out to present a coherent account of the origin, development, and character of Adam furniture, and to assess its place in the history of Neo-classicism. It is hoped that this concise introduction will be of interest to collectors and scholars alike.' (Quote from inside front jacket blurb). ***For our books, postage is charged at cost, allowing for packaging: any shipping rates indicated on ABE are an average only: we will reduce the P & P charge where appropriate - please contact us for postal rates for heavier books and sets etc. Seller Inventory # 1893

Bibliographic Details

Title: THE FURNITURE OF ROBERT ADAM
Publisher: Academy Editions, London
Publication Date: 1973
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Near Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
Edition: First Edition Thus