U.S.A.: Oxford University Press, 1997. 1st Edition. . Hardcover. As New/As New. As new copy in As new, unclipped dustwrapper. Inscribed by the author; warm message to the previous owner on the title page. First printing with full number line. Unread copy: pages, covers and jacket are crisp, intact and unmarked. 344 pages with some b/w photographs within the text. 10.25 x 7.25 inches. .In The Fate of the English Country House, David Littlejohn describes the past glories and troubled present condition of 'the stately homes of England,' both those that continue to serve as private houses, and those that have been turned into museums, tourist attractions, convention centers, hotels, country clubs, schools, apartments, hospitals, even prisons. By means of extensive conversations with their owners and managers (the book contains more than 50 photographs of the houses), the author takes us on a private tour of these remarkable places and evaluates the many proposals that have been put forward for their survival. 1st Printing 1st Printing 1st Printing

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Bookseller: Modern First Editions Boston (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 000767
Title: The Fate of the English Country House
Author: Littlejohn, David
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: New
Jacket Condition: As New
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: 1st Edition.
ISBN 10: 019508876X
ISBN 13: 9780195088762
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Place of Publication: U.S.A.
Date Published: 1997
Keywords: ARTS & PHOTOGRAPHY > ARCHITECTURE BUILDINGS RESIDENTIAL

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