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2 Biltmore Estate Books and 2 Pamphlets / Brochures Asheville North Carolina

$ 6.85

Availability: 60 in stock
  • Modified Item: No
  • Handmade: No
  • Region of Origin: North Carolina
  • Type: Picture Book
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Condition: Good overall condition. The books do not appear to have been read. Both of the books do not lay flat as shown in the pictures. I found no torn pages or writing in the books. The brochures have some slight wear and wrinkles. On the backside of the yellow brochure '1770' has been written next to the phone number.

    Description

    Collection of 2 Books and 2 Brochures from the Biltmore Estate in North Carolina
    Included is:
    Biltmore Estate A Historical National Landmark
    1991 Edition
    96 pages
    Topics include:
    The Vanderbilt Family
    Estate History
    Main Floor
    Second Floor
    Downstairs (Basement)
    First Floor
    The Stable
    Gardens
    and more...
    Measures 9 7/8 x 8 inches (25 x 20.3 cm)
    From Boilers to Dynamos - Turn of the Century Technology at Biltmore House
    48 Pages
    Copyright 1991
    Contents:
    Biltmore Estate Discovery Series
    Mr. Vanderbilt's Dream
    The Work of Guastavino
    Heating the Chateau
    Fireplaces
    Plumbing
    Refrigeration
    Hot Water Recirculation
    Electricity for Biltmore
    The Biltmore Elevator System
    From Kitchen to Table
    The Reichel Automatic Fire Alarm
    Maintaining the Lawn
    The Bass Pond Flume
    Conclusion
    Bibliography
    Measures 5 5/8 x 5 7/8 inches (14.3 x 14.9 cm)
    Brochure with Yellow Border
    The Heart of Europe, Close to Home
    Unfolds to 12 x 17 inches (30.5 x 43.2 cm)
    Brochure with Red Border
    House • Gardens • Winery
    Unfolds to 15 7/8 x 9 inches (40.3 x 22.9 cm)
    Thank you for looking.