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A Book of Studies in Plant Form with Some Suggestions for their Application to Design by Lilley, A.E.V. and MIdgley, W
- Bookseller: Webster's Fine Books & Maps, ABAC,ILAB
 (CA)
- Seller Inventory #: 1155
- Book condition: Spine darkened and cloth chipped, corners bumped, name on ffep, else very good.
- Binding: Hardcover
- Date published: 1907.
Description
1907.. Spine darkened and cloth chipped, corners bumped, name on ffep, else very good.. 4to, . London and New York: Chapman & Hall and Scribner’s Sons, blue decorated cloth. An interesting work showing the application of floral design on wall papers, tiles, embossing, gesso, textiles etc. Flowers, Design, Floral design, textiles
spine : The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf. Also known as the back.
chipped : A defect in which small pieces missing from the edges.
4to : Or quarto. A term used generally to describe the approximate size of a book, a book that is about 10" to 12" tall and roughly squarish in shape. The term is based on the size of paper traditionally used by book printers which has been folded and cut into 16 pages.
bumped : Indicates that the affected part of the book has been impacted in such a way so as to cause a flattening, indention, or light bending.
ffep : Front free endpaper. Generally, the first page of a book.
Cloth : Generally refers to a hardcover with cloth covering the outside of the book covers.
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