Clarence House - The Home of H.R.H. The Princess Elizabeth Duchess of Edinburgh and H.R.H The Duke of Edinburgh K.G.
by Hussey, Christopher
- Used
- Very Good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/Good
- Seller
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Sturminster Newton, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London/New York: Country Life Ltd./Charles Scribner's Sons, 1949. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Pale ochre colour buckram with title in gilt on front cover and in gilt within red label on spine. Condition: Very good, binding sound, no inscriptions. Dustjacket condition: Good, with some light general soiling and browning. Not price-clipped. 136pp.7 colour plates and 60 b/w illustrations. This book presents the history of Clarence House in central London up to the date of publication and also reveals the personal design taste of the future Queen Elizabeth II as well as reflecting contemporary design trends. .
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- Bookseller
- Karen Jakobsen Art & Design Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 008069
- Title
- Clarence House - The Home of H.R.H. The Princess Elizabeth Duchess of Edinburgh and H.R.H The Duke of Edinburgh K.G.
- Author
- Hussey, Christopher
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Good
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- Country Life Ltd./Charles Scribner's Sons
- Place of Publication
- London/New York
- Date Published
- 1949
- Size
- 4to - over 9¾ - 12"
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- british royalty, queen elizabeth II, 20th century interior design, 20th century interior decoration
- Bookseller catalogs
- Decorative Art & Design (20th Century);
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Sturminster Newton
About Karen Jakobsen Art & Design Books
Karen Jakobsen Art & Design Books specialises in Modern British Art and 20th century design books, and is based in Dorset. We are always interested in buying books, particularly those related to art, design, photography and architecture. Please contact us on 01258 471 249 or info@karenjakobsen.co.ukKaren Jakobsen is a Member of the PBFA
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- Buckram
- A plain weave fabric normally made from cotton or linen which is stiffened with starch or other chemicals to cover the book...
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....