Author: VON FALKE, Dr. J
Title: Art in the House; Historical, critical, and aesthetical, studies of the decoration and furnishing of the dwelling. Edited with notes by Charles C PERKINS.
Description: (translated from the 3rd German edition), Boston, L. Prang, 1879. Litho title, xxxpp (mostly editor's preface) 356pp + 60 plates (including a number of lovely coloured lithographs) and incl. 166 text figs. All edges gilt. Gilt lettered and patterned embossed cloth. 28x21. Top of front hinge has small amount of pulling to paper, fep slightly torn, one page of preface loose, four sheets with crease marks to corners. Spine professionally repaired. Quite a fair copy. The German art historian von Falke's study was a pioneering investigation of interior decoration in its various historical aspects. With many beautiful and informative llustrations. Many of these seem to be created especially for the book; others are taken from artist's views.

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