{"product_id":"huisraad-en-binnenhuis-in-nederland-in-vroegere-eeuwen-k-sluyterman-1st-ed","title":"Huisraad en Binnenhuis in Nederland in vroegere eeuwen, K. Sluyterman — 1st Ed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gravenhage, Martinus Nijhoff, 1918\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormatting\u003c\/strong\u003e: 4to, pp. [viii], 279.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/strong\u003e: Near Fine. The volume is presented in a highly attractive binding, featuring a smooth, dark-grained quarter spine and tan cloth boards. The gilt vignette and titling on the front board remain exceptionally bright and sharp, with no oxidation or fading. The spine gilt is similarly crisp, and the binding is wonderfully tight and square, opening smoothly without any hint of weakness at the hinges. Wear to the exterior is negligible, limited to very faint rubbing at the extreme corner tips. Internally, the book is remarkably well-preserved; the green endpapers are clean, bearing only a neat contemporary ownership signature in black ink to the front free endpaper. The text block is firm, and the pages are bright, crisp, and completely free from foxing or internal marking. A superior, highly presentable copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/strong\u003e: First edition of Karel Sluyterman’s authoritative study of historic Dutch interiors and antique furniture. Sluyterman, a distinguished professor at the Technical University in Delft, compiled an exhaustive visual and descriptive record of the Netherlands' domestic craftsmanship. The volume features 435 detailed photographic illustrations and plates, making it an essential reference for the study of the Dutch Golden Age and subsequent centuries of furniture design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular copy bears the ownership signature of Leslie Grahame Thomson (1896–1974), one of Scotland's most prominent 20th-century architects and a member of the Royal Scottish Academy. The presence of this volume in Thomson's reference library highlights the enduring influence of historic Netherlandish interior design on British architectural practice. While later reprints of this work are occasionally found on the market, true first editions in such a well-preserved original binding are increasingly scarce outside of European institutional collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst published in 1918, \u003ci\u003eHuisraad en Binnenhuis in Nederland in vroegere eeuwen\u003c\/i\u003e (Furniture and Interiors in the Netherlands in Earlier Centuries) remains a cornerstone reference for European decorative arts. Through 435 meticulous illustrations, Karel Sluyterman documents the evolution of Dutch domestic spaces, highlighting the intricate woodwork, ornate cabinetry, and spatial arrangements that defined historical homes in the Netherlands. It serves as both an indispensable academic resource and a visually engaging catalog for antique collectors, historians, and designers seeking an authentic window into classical Dutch craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54888546074963,"sku":"5407","price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260907_102748.jpg?v=1788853642","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/huisraad-en-binnenhuis-in-nederland-in-vroegere-eeuwen-k-sluyterman-1st-ed","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}