Click for full-size.
Modern Decorative Art
by Maurice S. R. Adams
- Used
- Acceptable
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Acceptable
- Seller
-
Goring-by-Sea, West Sussex, United Kingdom
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
B. T. Batsford Ltd., 1930. Hardcover. Acceptable. 1930. First Edition. 249 pages. This is an ex-Library book. Quarter bound red leather with red cloth boards. Book has been rebound by library, with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Contains black and white photographic plates. Book has a very strong odour. Contents appear to be missing from rear pocket. Pages are very notably thumb-marked, with light tanning to endpapers and text block edges. Liquid drops on front endpapers, with black rubbing and a few small nicks along text block edge. Minor dog-eared corners. Plates are lightly tanned and extensively thumb-marked. Rear plate is notably creased with a loss to corner. Boards have moderate shelf-wear with notable bumping and fraying to corners, and rubbing to surfaces. Moderate tanning and sunning to spine and edges, with visible crushing to spine ends. Book has a pronounced forward lean and subtle bow. Thumb-marking to front and rear boards, with a liquid stain to front.
Reviews
(Log in or Create an Account first!)
Details
- Seller
- World of Rare Books
(GB)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 1693204274MHP
- Title
- Modern Decorative Art
- Author
- Maurice S. R. Adams
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Acceptable
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- B. T. Batsford Ltd.
- Date Published
- 1930
Terms of Sale
World of Rare Books
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
World of Rare Books
Biblio member since 2009
Goring-by-Sea, West Sussex
About World of Rare Books
Wob sells rare and collectable books on behalf of charities. Our team of booksellers are happy to deal with any enquiries and aim to provide same-day dispatch for all orders.
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
- Acceptable
- A non-traditional book condition description that generally refers to a book in readable condition, although no standard exists...
- Rebound
- A book in which the pages have been bound into a covering replacing the original covering issued by the publisher.
- Edges
- The collective of the top, fore and bottom edges of the text block of the book, being that part of the edges of the pages of a...
- Text Block
- Most simply the inside pages of a book. More precisely, the block of paper formed by the cut and stacked pages of a book....
- Plate
- Full page illustration or photograph. Plates are printed separately from the text of the book, and bound in at production. I.e.,...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- First Edition
- In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
Frequently asked questions
Collecting the Harlem Renaissance
One of the most influential - and certainly most iconic - cultural revolutions in American history, the Harlem Renaissance offers a compelling repertoire for both seasoned and novice book collectors. We’ve put together a beautiful gallery of high points to help start your collection here.
Collecting Miniature Books
Teeny, tiny, beautiful books...the world of miniature books is one that involves a lot of imagination and craftsmanship. Dive in and see!
