London : Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, Green, and Longman · leaf 349
e staircase should not be geometrical (self-supported),but raised upon columns and arches; and should not go higherthan one story. The handrail and balusters should be of bronze,with an oak capping. From the staircase we proceed to the library or generalsitting-room. (j%. 163. e.) This room should… … rii/K* rtff. dL this room should be in nearly the same form as that of thedrawingroom ; but not so richly decorated. The arch of therecess should be on columns, and it should be enriched with theusual decorations. To give a little more light, and also to addto the interest of the room, there should…
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