The World of Ornament

Folio 13" - 23" tall; 528 pages; Complete in the publisher’s original "briefcase" style presentation case with plastic handle intact. The publisher’s outer shrinkwrap, present but torn and deteriorated, was carefully removed by us; the inner carton remains unopened, with thumb-tab closure intact and unpulled. The exterior case shows light shelf wear and mild rubbing at corners from storage; structurally sound and well preserved. The interior volume remains unopened and as issued within the original carton. This monumental TASCHEN folio is a deluxe facsimile reprint of Albert Racinet’s celebrated 19th-century survey of global ornamental design, first published in Paris between 1869 and 1873. Reproduced in large-format plates and issued with parallel text in multiple languages (including English, German, and French) , the edition presents an expansive visual compendium of decorative traditions across cultures and historical periods. An unopened example in original publisher packaging. . Oversize book will require substantial additional charges for expedited or international shipping. …