The Gentleman s House; Or, How to Plan English Residences from the Parsonages to the Palace.

Kerr, Robert

Published by John Murray, London, 1871

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The Gentleman s House; Or, How to Plan English Residences from the Parsonages to the Palace. By Robert Kerr and printed in London by John Murray. 1871, 470 + 32 pp, 9 x 6 , 8vo, hardcover blue cloth. Overall good, with light rubbing and wear to exterior. Boards slightly bent in towards. Light loss to binding at head and heel of spine. Hinges remain in good condition with minor wear. Light markings and marginalia. Nicely illustrated with dozens of architectural foldouts, along with an assortment of plates. Beautiful frontispiece foldout of Bearwood in good condition with minor wear. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce piece and early edition on how to design wealthy English dwellings. By Robert Kerr (1823-1904), a British architect, writer, and co-founder of the Architectural Association. The frontispiece of Bearwood, a massive country house in Berkshire, remains one of his most prominent buildings. COLA1871AHKX. Seller Inventory # COLA1871AHKX

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Title: The Gentleman s House; Or, How to Plan ...
Publisher: John Murray, London
Publication Date: 1871
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

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