MAYEUX Henry
DECORATIVE INGENUITY
Translated by Wojciech Gerson
Warsaw 1896; Gebethner and Wolff. Pp. (2), 231, b/w ill. in text, format 13.5x20.5 cm
Handbook with essential knowledge for draftsmen, sculptors, architects, goldsmiths, potters. The book is divided into theoretical and practical parts, describing the different types of materials used by craftsmen.
HARDCOVER SEMI-DETACHED CONTEMPORARY LEATHER, SPINE WITH RAISED SPHINCTERS, EMBOSSING, GILT AND SIGNBOARDS, MARBLED CARDBOARD, GILT PAGE EDGES. BOTH PUBLISHER'S BOOKLET COVERS PRESERVED.
BDB-/ condition, owner's inscription on pre-title page, this one indented behind title page, a few minor edgewear, 1k. in copy, otherwise GOOD pieces