Principles of Decorative Design
DRESSER, Christopher
Published by Academy Editions/ St Martin's Press, London, 1973
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London, Academy Editions/ St Martin's Press, 1973 (facsimile reprint)/ 1873. Quarto, [viii], 167 pages with 184 illustrations plus 2 full-page colour plates. Papered boards; an excellent copy with the unevenly sunned dustwrapper slightly creased. The Foreword by Marina Henderson, and the Chronological outline of the life of Christopher Dresser by Stuart Durant are new to this edition. Seller Inventory # 130218
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Title: Principles of Decorative Design
Publisher: Academy Editions/ St Martin's Press, London
Publication Date: 1973
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
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