Artistic houses : being a series of interior views of a number of the most beautiful and celebrated homes in the United States : with a description of the art treasures contained therein

1883–84

Not on view

"Edition limited to 500 copies" -- p. [3] of volume 1. Title in red and black; vignette. Watson Library copy: No. 320 of 500 copies printed.

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Title: Artistic houses : being a series of interior views of a number of the most beautiful and celebrated homes in the United States : with a description of the art treasures contained therein
Publisher: D. Appleton & Co.
Date: 1883–84
Geography: New York, New York
Dimensions: 2 volumes in 4, [193] leaves of plates ; Height: 20 1/2 in. (52 cm)
Object Number: 153 Ar7 F
Curatorial Department: Thomas J. Watson Library

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