What does one do with the books we want but cannot now justify the expense or even afford at all? I maintain an endless list of such books I discover in my reading or book-hunting travels. I periodically search to see if I can find a copy that doesn’t break the bank. Here is one book I have had on my wish-list for ages, but it is impossible to find for much less than $200. But is is oh! so lovely! and I want it – I see it today in the Joslin Hall Rare Books catalogue and other than drooling all over my keyboard for a bit, I shall have to pass on the $300. price tag, yet again:
[Page Image from JHRB March Catalogue]
Agius, Paul[ine]. “Ackermann’s Regency Furniture & Interiors” Marlborough; The Crowwood Press: 1984. Published between 1809 and 1828, Ackermann’s ‘Repository of Arts, Literature, Commerce, Manufactures, Fashions and Politics’ provides an unparalleled window into the high-class world of Regency England. Gathered here are several hundred illustrations of furniture and interiors as first published by Ackermann. A Regency-style tour de force. Hardcover. 10″x11″, 200 pages, color and b/w illustrations, dj. Minor wear. $300.00
For Sale at Joslin Hall Rare Books
Anyone out there fortunate enough to have a copy? or perhaps a second copy you don’t know what to do with?
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