- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Henry Sotheran Ltd, London, United KingdomHenry Sotheran Ltd
AbeBooks seller since November 7, 2014
Condition: Used
US$ 621.51
Quantity: 1 available
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London: B.T. Batsford. 1898. 8vo. Publisher's red cloth, lettered in gilt to upper board and spine, decoration in blind to upper board, top edge gilt, fore edge untrimmed; pp. [22], 204, 56 plates, 8 page catalogue to rear; pushing to crown and base of spine, wear to edges of upper board, minor cocking to spine, inscription to front free endpaper; very good. First UK edition.The author's first book under the name "Edith Wharton" and the start of her iconic career as designer and writer.
Seller Inventory # 2124293
Bibliographic details
- Title
- The Decoration of Houses.
- Author
- WHARTON, Edith
- Publication year
- 1898
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Edition
- 1st Edition
Henry Sotheran Ltd
London, United Kingdom
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Store description
The longest established antiquarian booksellers in Europe. Founded in York in 1761, established in London in 1815, Henry Sotheran Limited has a long and distinguished history. For over 260 years, we have been offering unsurpassed opportunities to collectors and enthusiasts, from the purchase of the libraries of Laurence Sterne in 1768, and Charles Dickens in 1870, to the complete stock and copyright of the ornithologist and publisher John Gould. Throughout our history we have prided ourselves on the quality and condition of our books, and our friendly service. Our premises in the heart of London's Cecil Court area are spacious and elegantly appointed, and we welcome regular clients and passers-by alike to wander in and browse our stock in a relaxing and convivial atmosphere.…
Specialty
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Seller's business information
Henry Sotheran Ltd
22 Charing Cross Road
London, United Kingdom WC2H 0HS
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