​Old English Furniture of the 17th and 18th Centuries: A Guide for the Collector
By G. Owen Wheeler — Published 1907 by L. Upcott Gill (London)
​Up for sale is a wonderful 1907 first-edition era printing of this classic collector's guide to historic English furniture. This volume is an incredible resource packed with detailed black-and-white photographic plates of period furniture pieces, historical insights, and contemporary auction price records from the turn of the 20th century.
​A fantastic bonus for collectors is the inclusion of period advertisements at the front and back, including a striking full-page feature for "Druce & Co." of Baker Street, London, showcasing antique Persian carpets and Queen Anne style chairs.
​Product Features & Details:
​Title: Old English Furniture of the 17th and 18th Centuries: A Guide for the Collector
​Author: G. Owen Wheeler
​Publisher: L. Upcott Gill (London) / Chas. Scribner's Sons (New York)
​Year Published: 1907
​Binding: Hardcover, deep burgundy textured faux-leather or cloth with gilt text and borders on the front cover and decorative gilt detailing on the spine.
​Condition Report:
​Exterior: The boards remain structurally sound with strong gilt lettering on the cover and spine. There is visible shelf wear, rubbing, and color loss along the spine edges, corners, and extremities as expected for a book of this age.
​Interior: The binding is secure. The pages show light natural age-toning but remain clean, crisp, and free from heavy foxing.
​Provenance/Markings: Features charming historic ownership inscriptions on the endpapers, including a signature dated "1907" and a name inscription from "Co. Durham".
​Please carefully review all the provided listing photos to assess the exact cosmetic condition of the spine, cover, and interior pages. This antique book will be carefully packaged to protect it during transit. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions!

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