A History of Decorative Tiles
by Riley, Noel
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Good Condition/Good condition
- ISBN 10
- 1864600551
- ISBN 13
- 9781864600551
- Seller
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Yungaburra, Queensland, Australia
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About This Item
Leichhardt, NSW : Sandstone Books, 1997. First edition . Hardcover (Printed Boards). Good Condition/Good condition. A4 (300 x 210mm approx.). Binding is tight and spine fully intact Text body is clean and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting Some faint browning on inside covers alongside the flaps of the dust jacket All edges neat and clean Decorative tiles have adorned the facades and interiors of temples, mosques, pleasure palaces, castles and cottages, Victorian churches and shops, and modern civic and domestic structures. An informative volume that traces the rich tradition of these sumptuous tiles and fully illustrates their varied designs. The author deals lucidly and extensively with various manufacturing and decorating processes, as well as with the most significant designers and potteries. Colour photos
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- Bookseller
- Spencer and Murphy Booksellers
(AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 56449
- Title
- A History of Decorative Tiles
- Author
- Riley, Noel
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover (Printed Boards)
- Book Condition
- Used - Good Condition
- Jacket Condition
- Good condition
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 1864600551
- ISBN 13
- 9781864600551
- Publisher
- Sandstone Books
- Place of Publication
- Leichhardt, NSW
- Date Published
- 1997
- Pages
- 128
- Size
- A4 (300 x 210mm approx.)
- Keywords
- Ceramics & Pottery tiles, antiques, pottery, ceramics,
- X weight
- 800 kg
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