[Rarebooks] FS: One of the last great works of nineteenth century chromolithography: Audsley's Practical Decorator

[Charles Agvent]

   AUDSLEY,   George  Ashdown  and   Maurice  Ashdown.  THE
          PRACTICAL    DECORATOR  AND  ORNAMENTIST   FOR  THE  USE   OF
          ARCHITECTS,     PRACTICAL     PAINTERS,     DECORATORS,   AND
          DESIGNERS....  Glasgow: Blackie & Son [1892]. First  Edition.
          Folio (11"  x  16") bound in contemporary half black  leather
          with leather  corners and gilt rules and lettering. Comprises
          36 pages  of  text  and 2 lettered and  100  numbered  superb
          chromolithographic  plates,  each with its own leaf of  text.
          This practical    and  comprehensive   work   on   ornamental
          decorative art features examples of Greek, Neo-Greek, Gothic,
          Renaissance,   Medieval,  and   Oriental  ornamentation   for
          buildings,  furniture,  walls,  etc. One of  the  last  great
          works of  nineteenth century chromolithography, the  visually
          stimulating  plates  were printed by Firmin-Didot  of  Paris.
          Some rubbing  and  soiling to covers, with small  and  rather
          faint splashes  of  white paint on the front  cover.  Library
          pocket  on  front  pastedown but no other  library  markings.
          Contents tight, bright, and fresh.                   $2500.00

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