Grammar of Ornament

1972, first thus hardback edition of Owen Jones's design sourcebook, with 112 colour plates

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First edition thus, first printing. Hardback in dustwrapper. 33.5 × 24cm, 157pp text & 112 plates

Owen Jones' classic book on design which was first published in 1856. It was then considered the definitive sourcebook on ornamental motifs. His book begins with his 37 propositions of general design principles, followed by 112 colour plates of design from savage tribes, Egyptian, Assyrian and Persian, Greek, Pompeian, Roman, Byzantine, Arabian, Turkish, from the Alhambra, Indian, Hindoo, Chinese, Celtic, Mediaeval, illuminated mss, Renaissance, Elizabeth, Italian, and leaves and flowers from nature.

Condition

The book itself is in good clean condition, securely bound and all plates present. The dustwrapper has some edgewear and creasing and has been neatly price-clipped but remains good.