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Rare and modern books

Bossert, H.Th.

Das Ornamentwerk

Verlag Ernst Wasmuth GMBH, 1937

175.00 €

Design Books

(New York, United States of America)

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Year of publication
1937
Place of printing
Berlin
Author
Bossert, H.Th.
Publishers
Verlag Ernst Wasmuth GMBH
Keyword
African Art
Cover description
Fine
Binding description
H
Dust jacket
Yes
State of preservation
Fine
Binding
Hardcover
Inscribed
No
First edition
No

Description

This is a beautiful, flawless copy in dark blue cloth with bright gilt titles on cover and spine, in a fine dust jacket with virtually no wear. Protected in a mylar wrap. Text in German. Short foreword and introduction. 120 full-page plates in color and black & white. Extensive notes to the plates. This is a world survey of ornamental motifs. Spanning several millenia and many Asian, European, Oceanic, African and American peoples. Crafts of all kinds are represented, such as clothing and textiles, ceramics, metalwork, woodwork, etc. Overall a gorgeous copy. 13" high X 10" wide, 48 text pages + plates. This book will be securely wrapped and packed in a sturdy box and shipped with tracking.