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Zustand: Wie neu. Quarto. Frontispiece photograph of 17th century Bedstead, 76 pages with 25 photographs of historical furniture design, embroidered bed valance, armchairs etc. Hardcover / Half cloth in protective Mylar. Excellent condition with only minor signs of external wear. Very unusual and thorough thesis on comfort, convenience and luxury in upholstering - in history and modern design. With extensive images and thorough research. The chapters include: Determination of the Positions of Comfort and the types of furniture needed to maintain them / Comfort in ancient civilization (civilizations): Egyptian, Greek, and Roman chairs and beds / Medieval / Mediaeval Comfort in England: The importance of the chest and the X framed chair. The Rise of Craftsmanship in Wood / The Periods: The Tudor, The Stuart, The Dutch, The Georgian / Springs [Bed Springs] - A Revolutionary Invention - Traditional Methods described / The Victorian Age - Opulence and Overstuffing / The "Blubbery Aspect" - Easy Chairs / The Modern Methods used for the Provision of resilient surfaces: Changes in Framework, interiors and covering materials / List of Illustrations: A State Bedstead of the late 17th century / The Carrying Chair and Armchair of Queen Hetep-Heres / An Egyptian Woven Grass Stool / An Egyptian Couch and an Egyptian Chair / A Greek Chair / An Etruscan Bronze Bed / Three Folding Stools / Bed Hangings / An Oak Chair covered with "Turkey Wood" / A Canework Chair of the Restoration / A Wing Armchair of the Late 17th century / A Carved Gilt Armchair of the Late Restoration / A Settee of the Late Restoration or Early William and Mary Period / A Queen Anne Chair / A Diagram of a Horsehair Roll / A Sofa of about 1800 / A Victorian Club Chair of about 1860 / The Pompadour Chair / A Modern Fireside Chair / A Wing Easy Chair etc. etc. etc.…

Cloth. Zustand: Good Only. First edition. A scarce presentation copy, of an already limited edition print run - featuring an inscription by F. D. Urnwick Bound in its original green cloth.One of a limited edition run - this being one of only 500 printed.In addition, this is a presentation copy. As such, it features an ink inscription by F. D. Urnwick - the chairman of the committee involved in the commissioning of this title - marking its transfer into the possession of the commanding officers of the battalion, in July, 1930.Accompanied by the bookplate of F. D. Urnwick and a 'Note' marking this as a presentation copy.Decorated with the gilt crest of the Somerset Light Infantry to front board. Bound in its original green cloth. Externally, worn. Joints broken. Hinges slightly starting. Head and tail split. The odd marks to boards. Wear to extremities. Age toning, bookplate, note and ink inscription to front endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally bright and clean, with occasional handling marks. Good Only. None (illustrator). signed by author. book.…