Condition: Vintage Like New
Embark on an opulent journey through British history with The English Country House: A Grand Tour by Gervase Jackson-Stops.
Published in 1985 as a companion volume to the acclaimed National Gallery of Art exhibit The Treasure Houses of Britain, this lavish hardcover offers an immersive, room-by-room retrospective of England's grandest estates. Explore majestic halls, sweeping stairways, intimate dressing rooms, and ornate chapels through 180 brilliant full-color photographs. Featuring iconic residences like Castle Howard, Kedleston Hall, and Blenheim Palace, this landmark volume illuminates the architectural genius of Inigo Jones, Nicholas Hawksmoor, and Robert Adam—making it an indispensable cornerstone for any architecture, interior design, or British history collection.
Publishing details
Hardcover: 240 pages
Little, Brown & Co.; 1st American Ed. 3rd Printing (1985)
ISBN-13: 978-0297786801
Weight: 1.2 kg
Dimensions: 26.7 x 2.8 x 26.7
Oversized Shipping Charge: $6.95
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