English Furniture of the Eighteenth Century by Herbert Cescinsky published 1911

English Furniture of the Eighteenth Century by Herbert Cescinsky published 1911

Rare first edition of English furniture of the eighteenth century by Herbert Cescinsky ; illustrated from drawings by the author and from photographs: in three volumes. One of the classics of English decorative art history, & put simply, a must have for all furniture & decorative arts students.
Herbert Cescinsky was a wonderful human of boundless energy, enthusiasm & encouragement. He published extensively & formed so many seminal collections, starting the Antique Collectors Club,
still the leading publisher of antique & decorative arts texts.
Published by London : George Routledge & Sons, Limited, 1911

The three volume set bound in half leather over cloth boards with gilt-blocked label to the spine. Some minor wear and tear to the spine and boards, along with some dust-toning. Remains well-preserved overall; bright, clean, strong and sharp-cornered.
32 cm

Published by London : George Routledge & Sons, Limited, 1911

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