The Country House Library Professional interior design Three friends on a dangerous

Three friends on a dangerous mission to uncover the truth

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The Country House Library Professional interior design Three friends on a dangerousBeginning with new evidence that cites the presence of books in Roman villas and concluding with present day vicissitudes of collecting, this generously illustrated book presents a complete survey of British and Irish country house libraries. Replete with engaging anecdotes about owners and librarians, the book features fascinating information on acquisition bordering on obsession, the process of designing library architecture, and the care (and