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Gould, G. Glen, Mr. & Mrs.
Period Lighting Fixtures
New York: Dodd Mead & Company 1928. 274 pages; 121 b&w illustrations plus a color frontispiece. The Renaissance forward provides most examples in this work yet attention is given to earlier periods. The book is divides by country of origin: Italy Spain France England America. Pages are very clean and white; text and illustrations are bright; foredges are spotted with foxing. Handsome blue boards with bright gilt titles and decoration. A slight lean to the binding which is otherwise sound. A portion of the dustjacket laid-in at the back. First Edition. Decorated cloth boards. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo. Dodd, Mead, & Company Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 001369
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Feininger, Andreas
The Anatomy of Nature
Newb York: Dover 1979. 175 pages; numerous b/w photo-illustrations. ". unabridged and slightly revised republication of the work originally published by Crown . in 1956." Clean and tight nearly unblemished. Pictorial Wrapper softcover. Very Good. 4to. Dover Paperback
Bookseller reference : 001070 ISBN : 0486238407 9780486238401
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Garner, Phillip
The Contemporary Decorative Arts from 1940 to the present day
London: Park Lane 1990. 224 pages; numerous illustrations in color and in b&w. Includes "Evolution of Style" followed by sections on design of furniture fashion textiles graphics industrial ceramics glass jewellry film and photography. Cloth. Very Good/No Jacket. 4to. Park Lane Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 002155 ISBN : 1856270718 9781856270717
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Cunnington, C. Willett
English Women's Clothing in the Nineteenth Century
New York: Dover Publications 1990. 460 pages; 1117 illustrations all b&w. An unabridged republicatiuon of the work originally published in London in 1937 with the same title. This edition has no color illustrations. A bend of the covers lower corner otherwise clean and tight. Pictorial Wrapper softcover. Very Good. 4to. Dover Publications Paperback
Bookseller reference : 001514 ISBN : 0486263231 9780486263236
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Abbate, Francesco, editor
PreColumbian Art of North America and Mexico
London: Octopus Books 1972. 159 pages with 98 full color illustrations. Translated by Elizabeth Evans. A survey of precolumbian art with concentration on Mexico. 1st English Edition. Cloth. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo. Octopus Books Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 000263
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Anonymous
Costume
The Western Reserve Historical Society - Chisholm Halle Costume Wing 1986. 35 pages; 30 large color plates showing over 70 female mannequins in dress. Time span: 1810-1968. Covers are creased. First Edition. Printed Wrapper softcover. Very Good. Large 4to. The Western Reserve Historical Society - Chisholm Halle Costume Wing Paperback
Bookseller reference : 001563 ISBN : 0911704353 9780911704358
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Phillips
Phillips de Puy & Luxembourg 20th - 21st Century Design Art
New York: Phillips de Pury & Luxembourg 2001. 261 pages; 237 items/lots of designer furniture and decorative arts illustrated in color with full description including designer/manufacturer materials size often provenance estimate. Index of artists. Something of a primer on 20th-century design. Pictorial Wrapper softcover. Fine. 4to. Auction Catalogue. Phillips de Pury & Luxembourg Paperback
Bookseller reference : 002156
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(Victoria & Albert Museum)
Ornate Wallpapers
Devon UK: Webb & Bower 1985. Well over 100 wallpaper samples taken from pattern books belonging to the Victoria & Albert Museum; the papers run chronologically 1837 to 1852. A pretty book: the endpapers and boards are likewise decorated. Decorated paper boards. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo. Webb & Bower Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 001700 ISBN : 0863500870 9780863500879
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Fontana, Paolo (Text); Patrizia Balocco (Design)
Inside Venice
New York: Crescent Books 1991. 96 pages; 101 color photographs many full-page. First Edition. Decorated paper boards. Fine/Very Good. Oblong 8vo. Crescent Books Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 002737 ISBN : 0517058804 9780517058800
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Johnson, Diane Chalmers
American Art Nouveau
New York: Harry N. Abrams 1981. 312 pages; 394 illustrations. Chronology; Endnotes; Bibliography; Index. Thorough text; beautifully illustrated including many full-page color tipped-in plates. Nearly fine condition. Front panel of the dustjacket is faded unevenly. Second Printing. Decorated cloth boards. Very Good/Very Good. Folio. Harry N. Abrams Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 002075 ISBN : 0810906783 9780810906785
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Yelavich, Susan
Design for Life
New York: Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum and Rizzoli 1997. 192 pages; filled with color illustrations. Published to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the museum. First Edition. Pictorial Wrapper softcover. Fine. 4to. Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum and Rizzoli Paperback
Bookseller reference : 002202 ISBN : 0910503648 9780910503648
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Bernal, Ignacio
One Hundred Great Masterpieces of the Mexican National Museum of Anthropology
New York: Abrams Comicarts 1969. Not paginated but 100 color photographic reproductions of those chosen as masterpieces. Only pre-Hispanic objects were among the choices Also only objects that originated in "Nuclear Mesoamerica". The preface by Ignacio Bernal is entirely instructive. The plates are often full-page so most objects are enjoyed easily in this larghe book. Cloth. Very Good/Very Good. Illus. by Photographs by Constantino Reyes. 13" x 10". Abrams Comicarts Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 000229 ISBN : 0810903490 9780810903494
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Gerstner, Karl
Vingt et un passages a travers le Rouge
Editions Geneve 1988. "Karl Gerstner Forme Couleur Continuum du Rouge au Rouge Conversion". Karl Gerstner is a renowned Swiss graphic designer painter and color manager. 24 unopened leaves printed on the recto with a pattern of red and a second color. As one moves through the 21 "passages" the color combinations change but always including red. The verso is printed with the passage numbers and a black and white pattern. Limited to 150 examples the first 50 were reserved for friends of the artist: this is number 17 of 50 signed by Gerstner for 'George!'. Black wrappers are covered with a white card jacket printed with titles The jacket is further covered with a French-fold onion skin cover. Book is fine; jacket has ill repaired damage at the head. Some toning of the onion skin. Signed by Artist. Limited/Numbered Edition. Black Card Wrapper softcover. Fine/Very Good. 4to. Artist's Book. Editions Geneve paperback
Bookseller reference : 001335
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Laver, James (introduction)
Costume Illustration: The Nineteenth Century
London: His Majesty's Stationery Office 1947. 100 illustrations all b&w. The catalogue reproduces costume illustration men's and women's not actual clothing from the collection of costume prints and books at the Victoria & Allbert Museum. Pictorial Wrapper softcover. Very Good. Small 4to. Museum Gallery Catalogue. His Majesty's Stationery Office Paperback
Bookseller reference : 001568
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Wilson, Eva
Islamic Designs for Artists and Craftspeople
New York: Dover 1988. 100 pages; 280 illustrations. Unabridged republication of a work originally published by the British Museum. Pictorial Wrapper softcover. Fine. 4to. Dover Paperback
Bookseller reference : 002053 ISBN : 048625819x 9780486258195
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Yohe, Ralph S. and H. McCoy Jones (Edited by); Joseph V. McMullan (introduction)
Turkish Rugs
Washington D.C.: The Washington Haji Baba - The Rug Society of Washington D.C. - The Textile Museum 1968. 89 rugs pictured full page with a descriptive entry. Most are black and white; four are in color including a centerfold 6-niche Saff rug. Map and reading list at back. Pictorial Wrapper softcover. Very Good. 4to. Exhibition Catalogue. The Washington Haji Baba - The Rug Society of Washington D.C. - The Textile Museum Paperback
Bookseller reference : 001602
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Cox, John (Introduction)
Erté's Costumes & Sets for Der Rosenkavalier in Full Color / Erte's Costumes and Sets for Der Rosenkavalier
New York: Dover Publications 1980. 41 pages. The 1980 Glyndebourne Festval Production. Covers lightly bumped at the corners; pages are clean and flat; illustrations bright and unmarked. Pictorial Wrapper softcover. Very Good. Slim folio. Dover Publications Paperback
Bookseller reference : 003061 ISBN : 0486239985 9780486239989
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Wilson, Richard Guy; Dianne H. Pilgrim; Dickran Tashjian
The Machine Age in America: 1918-1941
New York: The Brooklyn Museum with Harry N. Abrams 1986. 376 pages; 400 illustrations including 55 color plates; many illustrations are b/w photographs which show the items or the scenes to advantage. "The first book and exhibition to examine within their social and cultural context the full range of American art and artifacts of this period." The exhibition examines the machine as a major motivating force behind cultural change and artistic development of early twentieth century. First Edition. Cloth. Fine/Fine. 4to. Exhibition Catalogue. The Brooklyn Museum with Harry N. Abrams Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 001182 ISBN : 0810914212 9780810914216
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Frackman, Noel
John Storrs
New York: Whitney Museum of American Art 1986. 143 pages; 145 illustrations; chronology; exhibiton list; bibliography. The early twentieth-century artist and sculptor of abstract geometric and architectural Modernist forms. Paper covered boards. Very Good. 4to. Exhibition Catalogue. Whitney Museum of American Art Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 003057 ISBN : 0874270510 9780874270518
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Wheeler, Monroe (edited with a foreword); Pupul Jayakar and John Irwin (texts)
Textiles and Ornaments of India
New York: The Museum of Modern Art 1956. 95 pages; 6 color plates; numerous b&w plates. A very nice copy clean and bright nearly fine; jacket with a small tear but no loss; jacket's spine faded. First Edition. Hard Cover - Pictorial Boards. Very Good/Very Good. Square 8vo. The Museum of Modern Art Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 001471
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Stokes, William Michael and William Lee Stokes
Messages on Stone: Selections of Native Western Rock Art
Salt Lake City: Starstone Publishing 1980. pp. vii; 57. Clean and tight. Drawings of and commentary on the rock art found by the authors. Printed Wrapper softcover. Very Good. Oblong 8vo. Starstone Publishing Paperback
Bookseller reference : 000562
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Frazer, Margaret English
Medieval Church Treasuries
New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art 1985. 56 pages; well illustrated. Principal liturgical and secondary liturgical items: chalices pyxides tabernacles patens censers crosses candlesticks reliquaries service books. MMA Bulletin Winter 1985/86. Clean and tight. Pictorial Wrapper softcover. Very Good. 4to. Art periodical. The Metropolitan Museum of Art Paperback
Bookseller reference : 001843
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Nordenfalk, Carl
Celtic and Anglo-Saxon Painting: Book Illumination in the British Isles 600-800
New York: George Braziller 1977. 127 pages; 48 color plates plus black and whites. Clean and tight. Only very light wear to the covers. Bibliography. First Printing. Pictorial Wrapper softcover. Very Good. 4to. George Braziller Paperback
Bookseller reference : 001350 ISBN : 0807608262 9780807608265
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Newton, Douglas
The Art of Africa the Pacific Islands and the Americas / The Metropolitan Museum of Art Bulletin
New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art 1981. 56 pages; well illustrated; full-page color. MMA Bulletin Fall 1981. Clean and tight. Pictorial Wrapper softcover. Very Good. Illus. by Photographs by Lee Boltin. 4to. Art periodical. The Metropolitan Museum of Art Paperback
Bookseller reference : 001811
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Collins, Michael
Towards Post-Modernism; Decorative Arts and Design Since 1851
Boston: Little Brown 1987. 176 pages; 16 color 149 b&w illustrations; A-Z of Artists and Designers. 1st U.S Edition. Pictorial Wrapper softcover. Fine. 8vo. Little, Brown Paperback
Bookseller reference : 002175 ISBN : 0821216872 9780821216873
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Wise, Herbert H.
Attention to Detail
New York: Quick Fox 1979. 159 pages; color illustrations throughout. A picture book of design ideas for every room of the house: from hooks and hinges to tubs and toilets. First Edition. Pictorial Wrapper softcover. Very Good. 4to. Quick Fox Paperback
Bookseller reference : 002261 ISBN : 0825631718 9780825631719
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Klein, Dan.
All Colour Book of Art Deco
London: Octopus Books 1974. 72 pages. Imaginative survey of Art Deco design illustrated with photographs. Clean and tight. First Edition. Decorative Cloth. Very Good/Good. Illus. by Photography By Angelo Hornak. 4to. Octopus Books Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 000003 ISBN : 0706403231 9780706403237
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Cescinsky, Herbert
English Furniture from Gothic to Sheraton
New York: Bonanza Books 1968. 406 pages over 900 illustrations. Some fading to outer edges otherwise very good. Subtitled" A Concise account of the development of English furniture and woodwork from the Gothi of the fifteenth century to the classic revival of the early nineteenth with the minimum of descriptive text and the maximum of illustrations." Originally published in 1929. 3rd Edition. Cloth. Very Good/Good; jacket chipped. 4to. Bonanza Books Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 000210
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Vincent, Clare
Rodin at The Metropolitan Museum of Art: A History of the Collection A History of the Collection
New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art 1981. 48 pages; well illustrated; bronze marble terracotta. MMA Bulletin Spring 1981. Clean and tight. Pictorial Wrapper softcover. Very Good. 4to. Museum Bulletin. The Metropolitan Museum of Art Paperback
Bookseller reference : 001809
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Solodkoff, Alexander von
Russian Gold and Silverwork: 17th-19th Century
New York: Rizzoli 1981. 238 pages; 245 illustrations 70 in color. All manner of decorative arts tableware jewelry other personal items. Encyclopedic an excellent reference for collectors or students of the goldsmiths' arts; bibliography. First Edition. Cloth. Fine/Fine. Square 4to. Rizzoli Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 002760 ISBN : 0847803988 9780847803989
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Solodkoff, Alexander von; Roy DR. Betteley, Paul Schaffer; A. Kenneth Snowman; [et al.] (with essays by) D. R.
Masterpieces from the House of Fabergé
New York: Harry N. Abrams / Abradale Press 1988. 192 pages; more than 350 illustrations including 80 color plates. Most illustrated works are from the Forbes Magazine Collection. More than just eggs. Cloth. Fine/Very Good. 4to. Harry N. Abrams / Abradale Press Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 002717 ISBN : 0810980894 9780810980891
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Moskowitz, Anita Fiderer
Nicola Pisano's Arca Di San Domenico and Its Legacy
University Park Pennsylvania: The Pennsylvania State University Press 1994. 76 pages followed by a section of 98 plates. An examination of the design and construction of the tomb of Saint Domenic 1264-1267 and its influence on subsequent design and construction of monumental tombs. First Edition. Hard Cover - cloth boards. Fine/Fine. 4to. The Pennsylvania State University Press Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 001452 ISBN : 0271009462 9780271009469
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Jacobs, Laura
Beauty and the Beene: a modern Legend
New York: Harry N. Abrams 1999. Fanciful poetic text combined with specially commissioned drawings of Geoffrey Beene's garments. 40 color illustrations. First Edition. Hard Cover - Pictorial Boards. Fine/Fine. Illus. by Sirichai Drawings. 8vo. Harry N. Abrams Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 001447 ISBN : 0810940205 9780810940208
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Kaplan, Wendy (Edited by)
Designing Modernity: The Arts of Reform and Persuasion 1885-1945 - Selections from the Wolfsonian
New York: Thames and Hudson 1995. 352 pages; 417 illustrations including 300 in color. Essays from eleven contributors. One small closed tear on the jacket's back panel at the foot otherwise fine. 1st U.S Edition. Printed Paper Boards. Fine/Very Good. Square 4to. Thames and Hudson Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 002110 ISBN : 0500237069 9780500237069
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Orton, Vrest
Observations on The Forgotten Art of Building a Good Fireplace. The Story of Sir Benjamin Thompson Count Rumford an American Genius & his Principles of Fireplace Design which have Remained Unchanged for 174 Years
Chambersburg Pennsylvania: Alan C. Hood & Company 2000. 64 pages; b&w illustrations. It's all in the title and we can say it works. Pictorial Wrapper softcover. Very Good. 8vo. Alan C. Hood & Company Paperback
Bookseller reference : 003058 ISBN : 0911469176 9780911469172
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Sprigg, June
Shaker Design
New York: Whitney Museum of American Art 1986. 228 pages. An exhibition of 114 items crafted by Shakers beautifully illustrated with color photographs. Pictorial Wrapper softcover. Fine. Square 8vo. Exhibition Catalogue. Whitney Museum of American Art Paperback
Bookseller reference : 000378 ISBN : 0874270472 9780874270471
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Davis, Courtney; text by Elaine Gill and Dennis O'Neill
Saint Patrick - A Visual Celebration
London: Blandford 1999. 128 pages. Art and calligraphy by Davis. Text includes Thomas Kinsella's translation of St. Patrick's Beastplate and Ludwig Bieler's translation of The Confession of St. Patrick. Elaine Gill offers several commentaries on St. Patrick and Cletic spirituality. Contents are clean tight and bright; head of boards bumped not affecting contents; small defect a scrape to front of jacket. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good. 4to. Blandford Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 001446 ISBN : 0713726741 9780713726749
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Vetter, Ingrid and Marlene Jochem; Hans-Ulrich Roller, Bernd Goldmann, Christoph Abbuhl, Hanspeter Dahler (contributions by)
Lotte Reimers and Ceramic Art
Sttutgart: Arnoldsche 2002. 167 pages; 164 color illustrations with descriptive entries; b&w text illustrations. A beautifully produced book; the color images which are arranged by year of production 1965-2001 follow 50 pages of text that document her life and work. Text in English and German. First Edition. Hard Cover - Paper Boards. Fine/Fair. 4to. Arnoldsche Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 001460 ISBN : 3897901730 9783897901735
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Various Metropolitan Staff
Textiles in The Metropolitan Museum of Art/
New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art 1995. 80 pages; well illustrated in color. Highlighting the new Antonio Tatti Textile Center which centralizes various curatorial interests and enlarges space for conservation and access. The Bulletin is arranged in those curatorial departments for example Islamic Medieval Africa 20th Century. MMA Bulletin Winter 1995/96. . Pictorial Wrapper softcover. Very Good. 4to. Art periodical. The Metropolitan Museum of Art Paperback
Bookseller reference : 002217
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Iverson, Marion Day
The American Chair 1630-1890
New York: Hastings House Publishers 1957. 241 pages; 176 b&w illustrations; bibliography; index. An account of the changing style of the American chair and furniture generally. The book is clean and tight nearly fine; the jacket is chipped at the spine edges. First Edition. Paper covered boards. Very Good/Good. Illus. by Ernest Donnelly. 4to. Hastings House Publishers Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 003104
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UPENN Design
LA Design
Paperback / softback. New. In LA DESIGN we move beyond the designed outcome to explore the myths methods meanings and futures of design. paperback
Bookseller reference : A9781943532193 ISBN : 1943532192 9781943532193
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Design Center Baden-Wuerttemberg
Focus Open 2017: Baden-Wurttemberg International Design Award and Mia Seeger Prize 2017
Paperback / softback. New. A dedicated study of pioneering product innovations and fresh design ideas. paperback
Bookseller reference : A9783899862737 ISBN : 3899862732 9783899862737
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Life By Design
Best Mom Lifestyle Write-in Notebook Dotted Lines 288 Pages Wide Ruled Size 6 x 9 Inch A5 Hardcover Olive Green
hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
Bookseller reference : 1714321150.G ISBN : 1714321150 9781714321155
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Hornung, Clarence P., And Index Of American Design
Treasury of American Design: a Pictorial Survey of Popular Folk Arts Based Upon Watercolor Renderings in the Index of American Design at the National Gallery of Art 2 Volume Set
Abrams 1972. First edition. Unabridged. Hard cover. Very good in very good dust jacket. 2 volume set. Abrams hardcover
Bookseller reference : Alibris.0010031 ISBN : 0810905167 9780810905160
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Tennessee Valley Authority. Office of Engineering Design and Construction.
The Kingston Steam Plant; a report on the planning design construction costs and first power operations. Volume no.34 1965 Leather Bound
2024. Leather Bound. New. Size: 22.22x 29.21 cms This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition expertly crafted by the prestigious organization “Rare Biblio” with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024 utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1965. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books every page has been manually restored for legibility. However in certain instances occasional blurriness missing segments or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English Vol:- Volume no.34 Pages:- 578 If it is a multi-volume set then it is only a single volume. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION 12x19 Inches: Available Upon Request. Please Note:- Text Break Text Cut Map Cut And Image Light hardcover
Bookseller reference : BIBLB017255835
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Journals, Saf's Design
Music Journal: Music Songwriting Journal: Blank Sheet Music Lyric Diary and Manuscript Paper for Songwriters and Musicians Gifts for Music Art . for Boys and Girls Teens Men and Women
paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
Bookseller reference : 1091165173.G ISBN : 1091165173 9781091165175
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Design, Addiaax
Mediterranean Meal Planner For Diabetics: Ultimate Meal Planner And Tracker For Weight Loss With Food Shopping List - Helping You Become the Best Version of Yourself.
paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
Bookseller reference : 1673211542.G ISBN : 1673211542 9781673211542
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Andi Watson BA Hons Graphic Design/Illustration Liverpool Polytechnic
Glister: The Family Tree
Walker 2010-03-01. Paperback. Very Good. 0.7868 in x 17.9949 in x 13.4010 in. warped bumps and scratches to cover sun damage to edges of pages Walker paperback
Bookseller reference : mon0000833975 ISBN : 140632051x 9781406320510
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East Wind Design
Portland Rock Climbs
paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
Bookseller reference : 0963566083.G ISBN : 0963566083 9780963566089
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National Academy Of Design / United Technologies
Painters by Painters An Exhibition Of Superlative Portraiture From.The Uffizi Gallery in Florence - National Academy of Design New York - May 12 - July 31 1988
National Academy of Design / United Technologies. Very Good. 1988. Paperback. Folio - over 12" - 15" f . National Academy of Design / United Technologies paperback
Bookseller reference : 1000127913
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