ART NOUVEAU AND ART DECO BOOKBINDING, FRENCH MASTERPIECES 1880-1940.
With a preface by Priscilla Juvelis.
- New York: Harry N. Abrams, (1989).
- square 4to.
- cloth, dust jacket.
- 200 pages.
Price: $40.00 other currencies
Order Nr. 24947
First edition. A fine copy in near fine jacket.
The first major study of this fascinating period in French bookbinding. After giving a general overview, this study examines the work of over forty of the finest binders of the period. A brief description of each binder is given along with full color illustrations of their work. Detailed biographies and bibliographies are located at the end of the book. A nicely produced book which will provide inspiration to anyone who executes or appreciates fine hand bookbinding. From the reference library of Philadelphia Rare Books & Manuscripts with their bookplate included.