A Handbook of Ornament, Franz Sales Meyer — 3rd Edition

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A Handbook of Ornament, Franz Sales Meyer — 3rd Edition

Name: A Handbook of Ornament, Franz Sales Meyer — 3rd Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6301
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Publication: London, B. T. Batsford, 1896.

Formatting: 8vo, pp. [iv], v-xvi, 548, 8.

Condition Report: Very Good. The publisher's original green cloth binding remains structurally tight and square, presenting very handsomely. The decorative black-stamped borders and gilt titling to the spine and front board remain remarkably bright and unoxidized, retaining their original luster. The boards themselves are clean and sharp. There is some expected, minor rubbing to the extremities, most notably light bumping and trivial fraying at the head and foot of the spine, alongside a trace of wear to the corner tips. The text block is firm and secure. Internally, the pages are crisp and clean, displaying only faint, natural age-toning that is predominantly confined to the margins and the text block edges.

Catalogue Note: This is the Third English Edition of Franz Sales Meyer's seminal reference work, masterfully revised by the British sculptor and architect Hugh Stannus, F.R.I.B.A.. Stannus, noted for his extensive collaboration with Alfred Stevens, brought a refined architectural sensibility to this translation, making it highly influential among British artisans of the period.

The volume is profusely illustrated, containing 300 full-page plates that capture approximately 3,000 distinct ornamental elements and their practical applications to objects.

While later reprints and American editions are relatively common, finding early English editions in such well-preserved original publisher's cloth is increasingly uncommon on the open market, marking this as an attractive acquisition for collectors of Victorian design history.

A cornerstone of classical and historical design, A Handbook of Ornament is an encyclopaedic visual guide exploring the evolution and application of decorative arts. First published in Germany before being translated for a global audience, Franz Sales Meyer’s masterful work methodically categorises thousands of motifs, from intricate geometric patterns and natural foliate borders to ornate architectural hardware and jewellery. Comprehensive and visually arresting, it remains an indispensable historical resource for artists, architects, designers, and historians.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Franz Sales Meyer

Book Publisher: B. T. Batsford

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Art & Architecture

Book edition: Third Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 576

Book Publication Year: 1896

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Franz Sales Meyer

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Leipzig, Germany

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