Early Georgian Interiors (The Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art) by Cornforth, John - 2005-02-11

New Haven, Connecticut / London: Yale University Press, 2004. Hardcover. VG. Red cloth over boards; Color pictorial dj.; Color illus. endpapers; 360 pp.; 458 bw and color figures. An in-depth look at early Georgian interiors--how rooms were used, how fashions in dress influenced fashions in interior design, the influence of Eastern style, and much more. Extensive text. Lavishly illustrated. Cornforth was a foremost expert on British interiors of this era, and he passed away just as this book was nearing completion. Contents as follows: Aspects of early Georgian fashion and taste -- The uses of rooms and changing social practice, 1685-1760 -- The primacy of upholstery -- Aspects of display -- William Kent and architectural decoration -- Parade, comfort, and variety, 1740-60 -- The rise of historical thinking -- The role of pictures in decoration -- The influence of the Orient on decoration -- Planning and sequences of decoration, 1720-60.Heavy.

Yale University Press, 2004-12-02. hardcover. Very Good/Good Jacket. 7x4x1. The jacket has a little wear around the edges. Posted within 1 working day. 1st class tracked post to the UK, Airmail tracked worldwide. Robust recyclable packaging.

Paul Mellon Centre/Yale University Press, 2005. First Edition. Hardcover. Like New/Like New. First Edition, First Printing. Published by Paul Mellon Centre/Yale University Press, 2004. Folio. Red cloth boards stamped in gold with illustrated endpapers. Book is like new; clean with no writing or names. Sharp corners and spine straight. Binding tight and pages crisp. Dust jacket is like new with very light shelf wear. A fine copy of this monograph on early Georgian (18th-19th century) interior design. 360 pages. ISBN: 9780300103304. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Southampton, New York.

Paul Mellon Center BA, 2004. First edition. Hardcover. near fine/very good. Quarto. 360pp. Profusely illustrated. Includes bibliographical references and index. A very nice copy in dust jacket. Jacket has a small chip missing at bottom of spine.

Paul Mellon Centre BA, 2005-02-11. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!