An encyclopaedia of colour decoration from the earliest times to the middle of the XIXth century.
by Helmuth Bossert
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Victor Gollancz / Ernst Wasmuth,, 1928.. 1st. Hardcover. Used, good. Original 1928 edition and printing. Very large hardcover bound in blue-gray cloth, published by Gollancz/Wasmuth, 35 pages of text followed by 120 full-page color plates. Cover a little worn, gold lettering on spine still clear and bright. Binding split prior to the false title page and at the last plate but covers still held by cloth mesh. A few small marks on false title page. Small bit of the very tip of the surface of the lower right corner of some of the last 100 plates is a little scuffed where it had adhered to the prior page. Plates otherwise like new. **Oversize - overseas orders may require additional shipping. ** We are a small family business selling fine new and pre-owned books online since 1999. We provide professional service and individual attention to your order, daily shipments, and sturdy packaging. **Your purchase supports our town's public library.
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- Brentwood Books
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- Title
- An encyclopaedia of colour decoration from the earliest times to the middle of the XIXth century.
- Author
- Helmuth Bossert
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used, good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st
- Publisher
- Victor Gollancz / Ernst Wasmuth,
- Date Published
- 1928.
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- Art;
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