Early American Wall Paintings, 1710 -1850.
New York: Da Capo, 1971. 110pp., with many b/w illustrations. Thin 4to, brown leatherette. N.Y.: Da Capo Press, 1971. Fine. Library of American Art. An unabridged reprint of the original 1926 edition. More
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Decoration & Furniture.
London: Pitman, 1952. Profusely illustrated, some in color. 2 vols., 4to, beige cloth, d.w. London: Isaac Pitman, 1952-53. First Edition. A near fine set in very good dust jackets. Vol. I. The English Tradition; Vol. II. Principles of Modern Design. More
Popular Mechanics Carpenter's Handbook.; A compilation of 366 ideas collected from the experiences of many carpenters, and designed to help every one who likes to use tools. Helpful both to the amateur and to the professional.
Chicago: Popular Mechanics Press. Hundred of black & white illustrations. 104 pages, + 3 pages of advertisments. Tall slim 8vo, brown cloth. Chicago: Popular Mechanics Press, ca. 1925. Very good (+). More
I Documentari, Guide Pratiche: Conoscere L'Antiquariato.
Novara: Istituto Geografico de Agostin, 1970. 6 volumes, profusely illustrated in color, slim 4to, pictorial white boards. Novara: Istituto Geografico de Agostin, 1970- 1971. A near fine set in a broken pictorial board slipcase. I. Nietta APRA. Il Mobile Luigi XIV. Luigi XV. Luigi XVI. II. Giovanni MARIACHER. Il Mobili Barocco Veneziano. III. Nietta APRA. Il Mobile Impero. IV. John KENWORTHY-BROWNE. Il Mobile Inglese L'Eta Dei Chippendale. V. Nietta APRA. Il Mobile Barocco e Barocchetto Italiano. VI. Rossana Bossaghia. Il..... More
Les Maisons du Genie.
Paris: Arthaud, 1967. Many photographic illustrations in color & in black & white. 4to, black cloth, d.w. (repaired). (Paris): Arthaud, (1967). Very good (+). More
At Home in Scotland
New York: Abbeville, 1987. Many color photo illustrations. Square 4to, cream cloth, d.w. New York: Abbeville Press, (1987). First American edition. A fine copy in a fine dust wrapper. More
The Grammar of Japanese Ornament
New York: Arch Cape, 1989. Includes over 100 plates, primarily in color. 248 pages. New York: Arch Cape, (1989). A near fine copy, price-tag residue on front pastedown, in a very good(+) dust wrapper, lightly worn at head, red remainder mark on bottom edge. More
Wrought Iron and Its Decorative Use.
London: Country Life, 1929. 239 black & white photographic illustrations. 196 pages, small folio, black & grey cloth (rubbed), 2 small bookplates on inside front cover and an ownership stamp on the title page. London: Country Life, (1929). First Edition. More
Maxime Old: Architecte-Decorateur
Paris: Norma Editions, 2000. Illustrated in b/w and color throughout. 319 pages with text in French. 4to, light gray boards, d.w. (Paris): Norma Editions, (2000). Near fine but for small bump in upper edge of front board; in a near fine wrapper, brown spine panel sunned to purple. More
Than ma da: The Adventurous Interiors of Paola Navone.
Pointed Leaf, 2016. Numerous color illustrations. 319 pages, 4to, colorful boards. N.p.: (Pointed Leaf Press, 2016). Fine. Signed by Paolla Navone on preliminary page. More
Modern Mural Decoration
London: George Newnes, 1902. Color frontispiece by Frank Brangwyn, b/w illustrations throughout. 186 pages. Large 8vo, pictorial navy cloth, gilt-stamped. London: George Newnes, 1902. A very good(+) copy. Ownership label on flyleaf; small spot on back cover. More
Billy Baldwin Decorates.
New York: Holt, 1972. Illustrated with 108 photographs, including 72 in color. 219 pages. Thin 4to, privately bound in glossy black leather for "Mary Jane Pool" who was the Editor-in-Chief of House & Garden. New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, (1973). Second edition. Leather binding rather rubbed and flaking at extremities, still a very good copy. Boldly signed by Billy Baldwin on the half title. More
Billy Baldwin Decorates.
New York: Holt, 1972. Illustrated with 108 photographs, including 72 in color. 219 pages. Thin 4to, beige cloth, d.w. (a bit rubbed and with a few small chips). New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, (1972). First Edition. A near fine copy in a very good dust wrapper. Warmly inscribed to Mary Jane Pool (Editor-in-Chief of House & Garden) by Billy Baldwin on the half title. More
Rideaux et Tentures: Fenetres et Ports, Lits, Passementerie, Tentures de Tissus et de Papier Peint, Garniture de Sieges Depuis le Moyen Age.
Paris: Baschet et Cie. Numerous illustrations in color & in black & white. Square 4to, tan boards, d.w. Paris: Baschet et Cie, n.d. ca. 1990. First Edition. Fine. More
Craftsmen and Interior Decoration in England, 1660-1820.
Profusely illustrated, including a few color plates. 312pp. 4to, black boards, d.w. London: Bloomsbury Books, (1986). Reprint. A fine copy in a near fine dust wrapper. More
Musee de l'Ermitage; Les Arts Appliques de l'Europe Occidentale XIIe-XVIIIe Siecles
Saint Petersburg: Editions d'art Aurore, 1974. In Russian and French. Illustrated (color and black & white). 224 pages. 4to, printed white cloth (lightly soiled). Saint Petersburg: Editions d'art Aurore, (1974). A very good(+) copy. More
Baroque & Rococo: Architecture & Decoration
New York: Harper, 1978. Photographs by Wim Swaan. 431 plates of which 34 are in color. Thick 4to, brown cloth, d.w. (shelfwear to upper margin, faint spotting at spine) New York: Harpers, (1978). Very good(+). More
Baroque & Rococo: Architecture & Decoration
New York: Harper, 1978. Photographs by Wim Swaan. 431 plates of which 34 are in color. Thick 4to, brown cloth. New York: Harpers, (1978). A fine copy, lacking the dust wrapper. More
E. Frette & Co.; Una Casa Monzese fra Ottoccento e Novecento
Milano: Franco Maria Ricci, 1989. Numerous illustrations in color & in black & white, some mounted. Printed in Italian and English on slate blue paper, oblong 4to, black cloth, color illustration mounted on front cover. (Milan): Franco Maria Ricci, (1989). Scarce. Limited Numbered Edition. Fine. More
Ornament in Applied Art.
New York: Weyhe, 1924. 122 color plates, reproducing over 2000 decorative motives from the arts of Asia, Primitive Europe, North, Central and South America, Africa, Oceania, and from the Peasant Arts of Europe. 35pp. of text, 4to, cloth, light binding wear, reinforced hinges, ownership signature. N.Y.: E. Weyhe, 1924. First American Edition. More
Nationality Rooms of the University of Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh: University of Pittsburgh Press, 1947. 2 etchings by Louis Orr, 17 color plates and 46 crayon drawings by Andrey Avinoff. Elephant folio, original linen, battered d.w. Pittsburgh: University of Pittsburgh Press, 1947. A near fine copy in a poor dust wrapper. Limited edition of 1500 copies. More
The Iconic Interior
New York: Abrams, 2012. Profusely illustrated in color. 351 pages. Thick 4to, blue paper boards, d.w. New York: Abrams, (2012). Near fine. Private spaces of leading artists, architects, and designers. Photography by Richard Powers. More
Early American Decoration: A Comprehensive Treatise.
1950. 200 illustrations of drawings and photographs, including 34 plates in full color. 4to, decorative red cloth, d.w. Springfield: Pond-Ekberg, (1950). Fine. More
Jacques-Emile Ruhlmann Furniture
Paris: Flammarion, 2004. Illustrated in both b/w and color throughout. 119 pages. 4to, pictorial wrappers. (Paris): Flammarion, (2004). Spine and edge of cover are sunned, still a near fine copy. More
Andre Arbus: Architecte-Decorateur des Anees 40.
Paris: Norma, 1996. Profusely illustrated in color and in black and white. 399 pages with text in French. 4to, gray cloth, d.w. (intact but with some small tears and creases). Paris: Norma: (1996). First Edition. A near fine copy in a very good dust wrapper. More