John Hall and the Grecian Style in America: A Reprint of Three Pattern Books Published in Baltimore in 1840 (Acanthus Press Reprint Series. the 19th Century, Landmarks in Design, Vol 2)

John Hall and the Grecian Style in America: A Reprint of Three Pattern Books Published in Baltimore in 1840 (Acanthus Press Reprint Series. the 19th Century, Landmarks in Design, Vol 2) by Hall, John. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780926494060.

Real seller with inventory on hand. Hard Cover. Acanthus Press, 1996. Fine / Very Good. Book is in excellent condition, as new in every respect. Binding is solid and square, covers have sharp corners, exterior shows no blemishes, text/interior is clean and free of marking of any kind. Dust jacket shows the slightest signs of shelf wear only, with two 1/4" closed edge tears. A reprint of John Halls 1840 Cabinet Makers Assistant, the first American furniture design book entirely engraved on steel, presenting his Grecian-style furniture patterns for American cabinetmakers, with an introduction by Thomas G. Smith situating Halls work in the context of American Empire and Greek Revival design with architecture, floor plans, elevations.