Country Furniture of Early America

Country Furniture of Early America by Henry Lionel Williams. Published by A S Barnes & Co, NY, Mar 1969. 1st Edition 5th Printing. Hardbound w/Paper DJ. Size 4to. Condition: Nr Fine in Chipped DJ. Slight edge wear, bottom corner bumped, overall content excellent. LCCN 63-18264. Illustrated by 121 photographs and 191 drawings. A treasure-trove of rare pieces gathered from important private and public collections in America. Carefully described and supplemented by photos and detail drawings are benches, stools, chairs, settles, couches, cradles, tables, stands, boxes, racks, cupboards, chests, highboys, dressers, dry sinks, wardrobes, desks, and secretaries. Each of the many examples of the early American joiner's and cabinetmaker's art described in this book, has been selected for its rarity, excellence of design and construction, or because it is representative of a type or pattern, or a unique variation of a style. This book will be of immense reference value to the collector and restorer of antiques and to the reproducer of ''country'' furniture. 138 Pgs. Description text copyright 2006 www.BooksForComfort.com. Item ID 10577.