The life and works of John Carr of York / Brian Wragg ; edited by Giles Worsley
2000, First Edition. York : Oblong. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #382652
ISBN: 0953657426
Physical description: viii, 252 p. : ill., ports., plans ; 29 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 242) and index. Contents: Family background -- Early days -- The first buildings -- Architect of York -- The Standhouse on the Knavesmire -- Harewood House -- Civic dignitary -- Politician -- Bridges -- Patronage -- London and abroad -- Social life -- The office -- Supplier of chimneypieces -- Travel -- Drawings -- Models -- Estimates -- Constructions -- Accounts -- Fees -- Craftsmen -- Family and friends -- Finances -- Ailments and travel -- The last years -- Postscript : Carr's legacy -- Catalogue -- Appendix : John Carr's commissions arranged by date. Subjects; Carr, John 1723-1807. Country homes England Yorkshire. Country homes England History 18th century. Architects England Yorkshire 18th century ; Biography. Architects England Yorkshire 18th century ; Catalogs. Architects England ; Biography. Architects England Yorkshire ; Biography. Architects England Yorkshire ; Catalogs. Architects England ; Biography. ARCHITECTURE, ENGLAND, 18TH CENTURY : 1751-1800. Architects England Yorkshire ; Biography. Architects England Yorkshire ; Catalogs. Architects England Yorkshire ; Catalogues. Architects England Biography. Architects England Yorkshire Eighteenth century ; Biography. Architects England Yorkshire Eighteenth century ; Catalogs. John Carr of York [1723-1807]
Architects England Yorkshire. Yorkshire (England) History.
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