Antique 3vol Book Set, Dictionary of English Furniture, Macquoid, Reference, A-Z

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This is an antique 3 volume book set - The Dictionary of English Furniture by Percy Macquoid and Ralph Edwards. An English, bound antiques A-Z reference guide, dating to the early 20th century, published in 1924 and 1927 respectively.

Authored by Percy Macquoid (1852 - 1925), a British illustrator, magazine contributor and stage designer, and completed with esteemed collaborator Ralph Edwards (1894-1977) who at the time of publication was employed by the Victorian and Albert Museum, in the woodwork department.

• Comprehensive A-Z of English furniture, published across three volumes between 1924 and 1927
• Displaying a desirable aged patina, each intact with minor age commensurate with gentle use
• Each hand-dressed in paper over original board with applied illustration and written title
• Illustrated title pages, finished with red and black ink opposite a frontispiece
• The three volumes published across 260, 360 and 340 pages
• Superb monochrome and colour illustrations present the key entries

This is a fascinating antique 3 volume set of The Dictionary of English Furniture, with excellent illustrative detail and a fine reference for collectors and curators alike. Delivered ready to enjoy.

Sample Dimensions:
Max Width: 28.5cm (11.25'')
Max Depth: 4cm (1.5'')
Max Height: 41cm (16.25'')