The World of Ornament: Complete Coloured Reprint of "L'Ornement polychrome" (1868-1888) & "L'Ornement des tissus" (1877)
London, etc. Taschen, 2009-10-01. Full Color Illustrations. Reprint. Hardcover. The book serves as an opulent, visual encyclopedia of history's most elegant patterns and decorative motifs. It brings together the two greatest collections of ornament from the 19th-century chromo-lithographic tradition. Bound in beige paper with gilt title on the cover and spine. Pictorial dustjacket and slipcase. 528pp.
CONDITION: Light shelf wear. Pages are crisp and clean. Binding and text block are square and sound. Dustjacket has light edge wear. Slipcase has light shelf wear. A very nicely kept copy. Due to the size and weight of this item, an additional shipping charge will likely apply, and will be requested after purchase. Full refund if not satisfied. Fine / Fine.
15x10x2.
Item #081083
ISBN: 383651026X
Price: $175.00