Lot 967

"American Furniture" by John Kirk 2000 Illustrated HC American Furniture 1st/1st In DJ

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"American Furniture" by John Kirk 2000 Illustrated HC American Furniture 1st/1st In DJ

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by The Book Barn
August 13, 2026 5:00 PM EDT
Timed Auction
353 Indian Village Road
Shapliegh, ME, US 07076

VINTAGE 2000 Illustrated Hardcover American Furniture Reference 1st Edition 1st Printing In Dust Jacket. "American Furniture: Understanding Styles, Construction, and Quality" by John Kirk. HARDCOVER 2000 Harry Abrams & Company 1st Edition 1st Printing with "Copyright 2002" on the copyright page at the end of the text. Exactly as shown in scan(s). Collectible 1st Edition 1st Printing hardcover copy In Dust Jacket.

"Many particularly useful close-ups of furniture details. A comprehensive guide through the often complex visual thinking that lies behind a successful design. Genuine works are juxtaposed with fakes, enabling the reader to judge both quality and authenticity. Kirk, trained as a cabinetmaker, is Emeritus Professor of Arts History, where he taught the history of early American furniture."

I251 illustrations, including 57 full color plates. Internally tight & unmarked. Binding Exterior: all lettering/decoration bright. NOT X-LIBRARY; NO REMAINDER MARK. SELDOM PRESENT price clipped DJ.

ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED, NOT DEFECTIVE, & GENUINE.

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  • Condition: Like New Condition

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