by (Morris, William, Taylor, E. A. , et al) Duncan, J. H. El
London, Paris, New York and Melbourne: Cassell & Company Ltd.. Quarto bound in publisher's limp sage green cloth, printed in black and orange. The back cover is a full page advertisement for the firm of Roger Dawson, 1 Berners Street, Oxford. Containing 224pp. plus illustrated ads. Colour frontispiece of "Evenlode", a William Morris design for chintz. A welath of black and white and half tone drawings and photographic reproductions of every element required to furnish and decorate an Arts and Crafts period home. This rare reference book discusses the elements of modern home decor in detail as well as offering some historical perspective on antique furniture. The products and designs offered include the work of some of the most noted artists, craftsmen and firms of the day, including William Morris, C. R. Ashbee, E. L. Luytens and E. A. Taylor. The covers and preliminary pages have some soiling and wear but this fragile reference work is sound and complete..quite rare and a most desirable book for anyone interested in the Arts and Crafts movement.
(Inventory #: 1775)