American Furniture 2004
Hanover and London: Chipstone Foundation, 2004. First edition. Softcover. Quarto. vii, 301 (1)pp. Original color illustrated stiff wraps with white lettering on cover and spine. Illlustrated endpapers. Publisher's device on title page. "American Furniture is an interdisciplinary journal dedicated to advancing knowledge of furniture made or used in the Americas from the seventeenth century to the present. Authors are encouraged to submit articles on any aspect of furniture history, essays on conservation and historic technology, reproductions or transcripts of documents, annotated photographs of new furniture discoveries, and book and exhibition reviews. References for compiling an annual bibliography also are welcome." (Beckerdite). Beautifully and profusely illustrated with mostly color reproductions of photographs showing furniture as well as prominent personalities depicted in paintings including John Singleton Copley's furniture. Contains Benjamin Baker account book, with standardized date column. Contains bibliography of recent writings on American furniture and index at rear. Wraps with light wear along edges. Wraps in overall very good+, interior in fine condition. vg+ to fine. Item #45862
ISBN: 0972435344
Price: $45.00