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Headfort House & Robert Adam drawings from the collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon. by Robert Adam

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Published by Royal Institute of British Architects in [London] .
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Subjects:

  • Mellon, Paul -- Art collections -- Exhibitions.,
  • Headfort House (Ireland) -- Exhibitions.,
  • Architecture -- Designs and plans -- Working drawings -- Exhibitions.,
  • Ireland -- Historic buildings -- Exhibitions.

Book details:

Edition Notes

Catalog of an exhibition, Heinz Gallery, 2d April to 1st June 1973.

Statement[Text by] John Harris.
GenreExhibitions., Designs and plans, Working drawings
ContributionsHarris, John, 1931-, Royal Institute of British Architects.
The Physical Object
Pagination[28] p.
Number of Pages28
ID Numbers
Open LibraryOL22957419M

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