- New York : Random House 1982
- 4to.
- pictorial paper-covered boards
- not paginated
- ISBN 0394851293 / Order Nr. 108417
- Price: $ 60.00

A bibliography of ornamental artists of France, Italy, Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands from the 16th through 18th centuries. Facsimiles of book illustrations, along with illustrated examples of other decorative arts. Includes a list of works to consult from the Bibliothèque de Paris, and an alphabetical index of artists. 180 plates of diverse examples of ornamentation, such as designs for furniture, jewelry, books, and vases. Both volumes loose in boards, with the lower portion of spine of Volume 2 almost detatched. Bookplate on front pastedown indicates that this book came from the reference library and stock of H.P. Kraus. Loosely inserted is a commemorative book label which indicates that this set came from the reference library of H.P. Kraus purchased by Oak Knoll Books at auction.