The book of decorative furniture : its form, colour, & history / by Edwin Foley [complete in 2 volumes]
London : T. C. & E. C. Jack, 1910-11, 1910. First Edition. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Professionally recased with the original spine laid back; very impressively finished. Gilt title and motif to front panel. Some dust-toning and scuffs to boards as with age. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Further scans, images etc. and additional bibliographical material available on request.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 1 pages; Physical description: 2 v. : illus., mounted col. pl., fold. tables. ; 31 cm. Subjects: Furniture -- History -- Decoration and ornament. Notes: "Glossary of terms": v. 2, p. 387-395. Process illus. (incl. many chromo). "Classified bibliography": v. 2, p. 385-386. "... with one hundred reproductions in full-colour facsimile of drawings by the author, and one thousand text illustrations; correlated charts of British woodwork styles and contemporaries; decorative furnishing asscessories; principal trees; &c., &c." --title page. Item #216550
Price: €375.00