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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book invites the reader to explore the celebrated collection of American antiques assembled over forty years by renowned furniture and art dealer Frederick S. Dickson. A well-known Thackeray bibliographer, Dickson became an avid collector of fine antiques in the latter half of his life. With essays and entries on furniture from the Chippendale and Hepplewhite eras, to pieces dating back to the American Colonial period, the catalogue details pieces from the author's collection, which were once housed throughout his spacious Philadelphia and New York City residences. The catalogue is organized by medium, and features color photography of all items discussed. Among the collection are rare oriental rugs, porcelain, paintings, and silver, as well as engravings, mezzotints, and etchings. This catalogue presents an overview of American antiques and fine art from the Colonial era through the early 19th century, affording readers a glimpse into the formation of one man's distinguished collection. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781527821590_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LX-9781527821590
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