Gilded Mansions by CRAVEN, WAYNE - 2009

Stated First Edition in very good condition except for very light scuffing on cover, split along the left side of the spine -partially repaired- and a signature inked at top of first fly-leaf page. Unclipped dj ($59.95) has light wear at the top left corner of the spine.From dj: "Intensely readable and illustrated with 250 stunning color and black-and-white photographs and drawings, this beautiful book is history at its best. With quick wit and an asture eye, Craven gracefully explores the relationship between High Society and the architecture and art it called into existence."International sale may incur an additional cost.

W.W.Norton & Company. London. 2009 (Ist Edition). Sq 8vo, XVI, 383pp. Hardcover, d/w in excellent condition protected by clear archival covering, text in excellent condition. This is the colourful story of America's first millionaire society - the way they lived and entertained, and the lavish artistic and cultural legacy they established as they competed to build some of the most memorable dwellings in the United States. Beautifully illustrated and photographed in b/w and colour throughout in "as new" condition.

New York: W.W. Norton & Co, 2008. Paperback. VG (Wraps are lighly edgeworn; interior is clean; binding is solid.). Publisher's Proof Copy; colorful photo-illustrated wraps with white lettering; 375 pp.; richly illustrated in b&w. This is a publisher's copy. All illustrations are in b&w. This book was not released in paperback. "The Gilded Age of America (1865-1918) saw the sudden rise of the country's first High Society, including such prominent families as the Astors, Whitneys and Vanderbilts. As an aristocracy based on fortunes recently acquired, these families endeavoured to live like Europe's nobility, shedding Puritan restraint as they joyously flaunted their new wealth - especially where their homes were concerned." "This lavishly illustrated history of the opulent art and architecture of the Gilded Age presents the fascinating story of America's first millionaire society, the way they lived and partied, and the lush artistic and cultural legacy they established"-- hardcover dust jacket.