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Lot 125

Group of Twelve Books Relating to Architecture, Geneology and Decorative Arts

Estimate: $200 - $400
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Bid Increments

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$0 $25
$200 $50
$500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

Comprising:

An Introduction to English Church Architecture, vol. I and II by Francis Bond, Oxford University Press, London, 1913

Wenceslaus Hollar and His Views of London and Windsor in the Seventeenth Century by Arthur M. Hind, The Bodley Head Ltd, London, 1922

Capability Brown by Dorothy Stroud, Country Life Ltd., London, 1950

A Glossary of Architecture Third Edition, vol. I-III, John Henry Arthur, Oxford

Historic Farms of South Africa by Dorothea Fairbridge, Oxford University Press, London, 1931

The History of the Family of Drury by Arthur Campling, Mitchell Hughes and Clarke, London

The Furniture Designs of Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton by Arthur Hayden, Tudor Publishing Co., NY, 1930

Guide to Later Chinese Porcelain by W.B. Honey, University Press, London, 1927 

Pottery & Porcelain: The Far East by Emil Hannover, Ernest Benn Ltd, London, 1925  

Property from the Estate of R.C. Bald Donated by Margaret Bald Sold to Benefit the Finger Lakes Land Trust

Condition

Wear, staining, fading and foxing consistent to age and use. Three with dust jackets which have tears and losses. The three volumes of the glossary and Chinese porcelain with damage to spines and covers. Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.Â