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Twelve Americana Reference Books - Antique American Furniture, Philadelphia, Boston, Colonial,

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Twelve Americana Reference Books - Antique American Furniture, Philadelphia, Boston, Colonial,

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Description

Description: A collection of 12 reference books concerning antique American furniture including Philadelphia furniture from William Penn to George Washington, federal period, american painted furniture, Duncan Phyfe etc.
Type: Book
Materials: Paper
Markings & Inscriptions: Marked
Date: 20th century
Maker: William Macpherson Horner Jr. (signed Ltd Ed.), Wallace Nutting (Windsor Chairs), Beatrice Garvan (Federal Philadelphia), Charles Cornelius etc.

Dimensions: 7" x 5.5" (smallest), 12.25" x 9.75" (largest).
Provenance: From a New Jersey collection.

Condition

Good condition.

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Twelve Americana Reference Books - Antique American Furniture, Philadelphia, Boston, Colonial,

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Price: 180 USD
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