Antique America Primitive Country Furniture 1780-1875 / Illustrated Book

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With over 700 illustrations, this scarce out-of-print book is considered one of the leading authoritative references on the subject of American country furniture from the period 1780-1875.
AMERICAN COUNTRY FURNITURE 1780-1875
by Ralph and Terry Kovel, Crown Publishers Inc., NY 1965/1982.
The more than 700 close-up photographs with detailed captions provide a means of identifying styles, construction, woods, finishes, hardware, and other characteristics of country furniture of this period.  Covered in this comprehensive book are all classifications of early American furniture, including beds, candle stands, chairs, chests, cradles, cupboards, desks, tables, washstands and commode tables, workbenches and kitchen pieces. There is a special section on Pennsylvania, Shaker, and spool furniture, and also a section devoted to furniture construction. One of the many unusual features is an illustrated glossary of accessories and terms.  Given the numerous pictures and in-depth captions, this book is an excellent identification guide for American furniture of this period. This is a must-buy book for the serious collector, dealer, or appraiser of early American furniture.
8.5" x 10.8" hardback with dust cover in very good condition. 248 pages.
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