A good clean copy of "The National Trust : Country House Treasures", by Arthur Foss, published by Book Club Associates of London in 1980. In this superb volume, profusely illustrated with black and white photographs together with some fine full color plates, the author, Editor of the National Trust magazine, introduces us to the artistic and historic contents of over 300 houses open to the public in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Hard covers, large format, 367 pages, original dust jacket, now a bit untidy. Ref. ZTNTCHTAF/D5. $65.00. *** INCLUDES FREE SHIPPING WITHIN U.K. ***

 

 

 

 

 

 A good clean copy of the Seventh Edition of "The Charlton Standard Catalogue of Royal Doulton Figurines", published by The Charlton Press of Toronto in 1991. Soft covers, 484 pages, well thumbed but complete and clean. A useful work of reference for the serious collector. Ref. ZCSCORDFSE/E1. $35.00. *** INCLUDES FREE SHIPPING WITHIN U.K. ***

 

 

 

 

 

 A good clean copy of "Historic Houses of Britain", by Mark Girouard, published by Peerage Books of London in 1984. The author, a well known and respected architectural historian with a special interest in country houses, here brings to life the delights of twenty four of Britain's finest homes. Profusely illustrated throughout in full color. Hard covers, large format, 185 pages, original dust jacket. Ref. ZHHOBMG/A5. $85.00. *** INCLUDES FREE SHIPPING WITHIN U.K. ***

 

 

 

 

 

 A scarce clean First Edition copy of "Chats on Old Pewter", by H.J.L.J. Masse, published by T. Fisher Unwin of Adelphi Terrace, London, as one of their "Chats" series in 1911. Widely acknowledged as a work of great scholarship, this volume merits a place upon the bookshelf of every serious collector and historian of antique metalwork. Hard embossed covers, attractive bookplate of Mabel Mary Holt, 422 untrimmed pages, black and white plates plus line drawings, minor foxing to endplates. Ref. ZCOOPHM/E3. $165.00. *** INCLUDES FREE SHIPPING WITHIN U.K. ***

 

 

 

 

 

 A good clean First Edition copy of "Great Houses", by Nigel Nicolson, published by Weidenfield and Nicolson of London in 1968. An architectural anthology, tracing the story of the development of sophisticated housing as seen through thirty six examples of the best, five in America, the rest scattered thoughout Europe as far as the border with Russia. Well written and profusely illustrated with excellent, mainly black and white photographs plus some color plates. Hard covers, large format, 320 pages, original dust jacket, now a little untidy. Ref. ZGHNN/MRRHC1. $85.00. *** INCLUDES FREE SHIPPING WITHIN U.K. ***

 

 

 

 

 

 A good clean First Edition copy of "Cutting and Setting Stones", by Herbert Scarfe, published by B.T. Batsford of London in 1972. The author, a well known lecturer and tutor in lapidary, here explains the technical processes of stone cutting and polishing, at the same time relating particular stone shapes to the methods of jewellery mounting most appropriate to each. Successive stages in the development of traditional settings are described and illustrated, always with the underlying purpose of marrying the qualities of any given stone to the setting where it will be displayed to greatest advantage. The best possible guide for the amateur to the cutting and setting of stones. Fully illustrated throughout in black and white plus two fine full color plates. Hard covers, 95 pages, minor foxing to endpapers, original dust jacket Ref. ZCASSHS/A1. $25.00. *** INCLUDES FREE SHIPPING WITHIN U.K. ***

 

 

 

 

 

 A good clean copy of "Carpets from the Tents, Cottages and Workshops of Asia : An Introduction", by Jon Thompson. First published in 1983 in association with the Barbican Art Gallery, under the title, "Carpet Magic", to accompany the exhibition of that name, {held 25th April thru 19th June 1983}, this revised edition published by Barrie & Jenkins of London in 1988. Erudite academic text accompanied by over 180 superb full color illustrations, together with detailed maps and a glossary, as well as a practical guide for buyers and sellers - a frank and irreverent view of the trade which provides much valuable advice. Hard covers, large format, 176 pages, handwritten dedication to rear flyleaf, original dust jacket. Ref. ZCFTTCAWOAAIJT/**. $145.00. *** INCLUDES FREE SHIPPING WITHIN U.K. ***

 

 

 

 

 

  A good clean First Edition copy of "Great Houses of America", by Henry Lionel Williams and Ottalie K. Williams, published by Weidenfield and Nicolson of London in 1967. The great houses of America skilfully combine the architectural traditions of Europe with America's own freshness of vision and characteristic practicality. This lavishly illustrated volume presents thirty of the most distinguished and spectacular houses in America - describing their history, their architecture, their gardens, their interior design and their sumptuous furnishings. The authors, who have collaborated on many books dealing with American Architecture, here present a wide variety of valuable information accompanied by many fine illustrations, mainly in black and white but with some color plates. Hard covers, large format, 295 pages, original dust jacket. Ref. ZGHOAHLWOK/MRRHC1. $85.00.  *** INCLUDES FREE SHIPPING WITHIN U.K. ***

 

 

 

 

 

 A fine clean copy of "Country Kitchens", by Jocasta Innes and James Merrell, first published in 1991, this copy issued by Mitchell Beazley in 1995. An interior decorator's dream, with American, British and European country kitchens illustrated in stunning full color photographs accompanied by classic well presented and knowledgeable text. Soft covers, large format, 180 pages. Ref. ZCKJIAJM/B2. $45.00. *** INCLUDES FREE SHIPPING WITHIN U.K. ***

 

 

 

 

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