Legendary Decorators of the 20th Century

Mark Hampton

Published by Doubleday, New York, 1992

Condition: Near Fine Hardcover

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Curiously, this is a rather rare book. And the few other copies for sale are apparently lacking their dust jackets and their condition seems, at least to me, uncertain. Check it out. The copy I have for sale here is a beauty. It's a First edition (apparently the only one) with a Number Line to 1 and an erratum sheet correcting an illustration on page 238. Beginning with the book, as you can see from the photographs, the stylish covers are very clean and the book has little to no wear. Inside the book, it's the same story. Very white, bright pages, no toning, no tearing, no soiling, no creasing, no writing/underlining, no markings. The book is very well bound. The B&W and color illustrations are rendered beautifully. As for the dust jacket, it is also very clean. It has very little wear, just a little creasing at the spine ends, and one tiny crease at the bottom edge of the back. There are no tears and no loss. The DJ is Price-clipped. It will be fitted with a protective cover after the photographs are scanned. From the DJ flap "In this, Mr. Hampton's landmark survey of interior design in the 20th century, he offers up a rich, comprehensive tribute to the true giants of the field, 22 decorators who have left an indelible stamp on the spaces in which we live. Legendary Decorators of the 20th Century is a fascinating, behind the scenes look at the distinctive styles of these 22 men and women, their influences from the past, and their influences on each other. The text is illustrated with the author's own exquisitely detailed watercolors, which are at once a display of Mr. Hampton's prodigious artistic talent and a demonstration of each decorator's art. Legendary Decorators of the 20th Century is the most captivating all-encompassing guide to interior decoration to date". Seller Inventory # 000250

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Title: Legendary Decorators of the 20th Century

Publisher: Doubleday, New York

Publication Date: 1992

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

Edition: 1st Edition

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