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3 Volumes English Furniture of the 18th Century by Herbert Cescinsky
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3 Volumes English Furniture of the 18th Century by Herbert Cescinsky

1900 - 1920
Sold 17 December 2024 · Cross Antiques
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A must for any serious enthusiast of 18th Cent English Furniture. 3 Volumes by Herbert Cescinsky entitled "English Furniture of the Eighteenth Century"

Published by George Routledge and Sons, volume one dated 1911 and the others look to be of similar date.

In original leather and cloth bindings. Some ware and marks but no serious damage.

National and international delivery arranged at cost

Date of Manufacture

Cross Antiques has dated these Antique Reference Books to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
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SA1114163
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A must for any serious enthusiast of 18th Cent English Furniture. 3 Volumes by Herbert Cescinsky entitled "English Furniture of the Eighteenth Century"
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Published by George Routledge and Sons, volume one dated 1911 and the others look to be of similar date.
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In original leather and cloth bindings. Some ware and marks but no serious damage.

National and international delivery arranged at cost

Date of Manufacture

Cross Antiques has dated these Antique Reference Books to the 1910s.

Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Reference Numbers
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SA1114163
Cross Antiques
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Specialist in clocks

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Three upright antiquarian leather-bound volumes of English Furniture of the Eighteenth Century by Herbert Cescinsky with gilt spine lettering. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I Three upright antiquarian leather-bound volumes of English Furniture of the Eighteenth Century by Herbert Cescinsky with gilt spine lettering. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

3 Volumes English Furniture of the 18th Century by Herbert Cescinsky

Archive II Three upright antiquarian leather-bound volumes of English Furniture of the Eighteenth Century by Herbert Cescinsky with gilt spine lettering. View II
Archive III Three upright antiquarian leather-bound volumes of English Furniture of the Eighteenth Century by Herbert Cescinsky with gilt spine lettering. View III
Archive IV Three upright antiquarian leather-bound volumes of English Furniture of the Eighteenth Century by Herbert Cescinsky with gilt spine lettering. View IV
Archive V Three upright antiquarian leather-bound volumes of English Furniture of the Eighteenth Century by Herbert Cescinsky with gilt spine lettering. View V
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South Oxfordshire
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Three upright antiquarian leather-bound volumes of English Furniture of the Eighteenth Century by Herbert Cescinsky with gilt spine lettering.
3 Volumes English Furniture of the 18th Century by Herbert Cescinsky
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Three upright antiquarian leather-bound volumes of English Furniture of the Eighteenth Century by Herbert Cescinsky with gilt spine lettering.
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  • Object[Books]
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • Style[Edwardian Reference]
  • Material[Leather, Paper, Cardboard]
  • Colour[Dark Brown]
  • MotifsRaised spine bands, Gilt lettering, Distressed leather
  • SizeH 31 cm (12 in) x W 26 cm (10 in) x D 3.5 cm (1 in)

Herbert Cescinsky was a pioneering authority on English antiques, and his multi-volume works published in the early 20th century remain foundational reference guides for collectors, dealers, and historians studying period pieces.

These authoritative sets were typically bound in full or half leather, such as calfskin or sheepskin, featuring raised bands on the spine, gilt lettering, and durable paper stock designed for frequent consultation.

Verification involves checking the title pages for original publisher imprints, confirming the presence of all listed plates and volume numbers, and examining the uniformity of the bindings and publisher stamps.

They can be displayed stacked horizontally on coffee tables, arranged vertically within open shelving units, or placed on a desk to introduce rich textures, historical depth, and earthy brown tones to the room.

Preservation requires storing volumes away from direct sunlight and excessive humidity, avoiding overly tight shelving, and occasionally applying a specialist leather preservative to maintain suppleness and prevent degradation.
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