"Delights the eye . . . a joy to read." — Furniture Index. Reprint of rare, limited edition contains 230 photos, 55 drawings of every aspect and type of pine furniture from 17th, 18th century: highboys, settles, candle stands, tables, weather vanes, cupboards, courting mirrors, much more... read more
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"Delights the eye . . . a joy to read." — Furniture Index. Reprint of rare, limited edition contains 230 photos, 55 drawings of every aspect and type of pine furniture from 17th, 18th century: highboys, settles, candle stands, tables, weather vanes, cupboards, courting mirrors, much more. "Will continue to be the standard work." — Book Exchange.
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