4vol antique reference book set, british furniture, english, macquoid, edwardian

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This is an antique 4 volume book set - A History of British Furniture by Percy Macquoid. An English, bound antiques reference guide, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1908.

Authored by Percy Macquoid (1852 - 1925), a British illustrator, magazine contributor and stage designer, his subdivision of furniture into the individual timbers has become a standard other titles follow. The four volumes are: The Age of Satinwood (260 pages); The Age of Oak (243); The Age of Walnut (247); and The Age of Mahogany (271 pages).

• Comprehensive study of British furniture, published across four volumes between 1904 and 1908
• Displaying a desirable aged patina, each intact with minor age commensurate with gentle use
• Each dressed in light burgundy cloth on board, with gilt titling
• Illustrated title pages, finished with red and black ink
• The four volumes occupy over 1,000 pages with written captions throughout
• Superb monochrome and colour illustrations present a visual history of furniture

This is a fascinating antique 4 volume set of A History of British Furniture, with excellent illustrative detail and a fine reference for collectors and curators alike. Delivered ready to enjoy.

Sample Dimensions:
Max Width: 29.5cm (11.5'')
Max Depth: 3cm (1.25'')
Max Height: 37.5cm (14.75'')

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4vol Antique Reference Book Set, British Furniture, English, Macquoid, Edwardian

Antiques.co.uk Ref: 35QH8BTGM

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