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Charleston Saved 1979-1989
Format: Hardback
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Charleston Saved 1979-1989 tells the story of what was described at the time as "one of the most difficult and imaginative feats of restoration current in Britain." When Duncan Grant died in 1978, the house he and Vanessa Bell had rented since 1916 was in a very dilapidated state. All the designs and decorations they had created over the years were still there: the wall surfaces, the furniture, the wood panels, the ceramics, the fabrics, the paintings, and, of course, the garden. But damp, dirt, and neglect had reduced them all to a wretched state. This book describes how Deborah Gage, a young woman of 29, succeeded in raising the money and masterminded the whole operation. It also gives graphic descriptions of the conservation of every part of the house, its contents, and the garden. When it was completed the people involved wrote accounts of what they had done and their words have been used to complete the story of how the house was saved and opened to the public in 1986.
Genre: Architecture, Buildings
Format: Hardback
Published: 2010
Pages: 144
Publisher: Crowood Press
ISBN: 9780709090182
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Our conditions mean the following:
- New - a brand new book
- Almost New - appears new but is actually secondhand.
- Very Good - only minor imperfections such as minor scuffs to edge or cover or a price written in pencil or shop sticker.
- Standard Secondhand - Clearly been read before, but not too bad. We do not recommend these for gifting. Spines usually creased. Could also include creases or folds to cover, some writing such as in the cover or elsewhere, underlining or highlighting, but might not do. Possibly some stains or marks. Similar in general to books in any secondhand shop or charity shop.
- Poor Condition - Usually this will have a specific problem such as writing inside, water damage, missing dust jacket, heavy staining, large creases or cuts. These are readable copies but not nice ones. On other websites this condition is called 'Acceptable' or 'Fair' , but we want to be more honest.
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