STRATTON, Arthur (1872-1955)

The English interior, a review of the decoration of English houses from Tudor times to the XIXth century [Subscriber Edition]

London: B. T. Batsford, 1920. First Edition. Half-Vellum. First Printing of this profusely illustrated work on the history of interior design in England, claiming to be the first that traces “the development of the English interior as a whole from mediaeval to modern times” (Preface). Crown folio-sized volume (376 x 275mm): [vi],xiv,v-xxviii,86pp, with 115 full-page monochrome and color plates (including frontispiece), most reproduced from photographs but a few lithographically produced, as well as numerous in-text figures. Publisher’s indigo cloth covers, upper cover lettered in gilt within bluish-green title blocks; white vellum spine, titled and decorated in gilt; top edge gilt, others uncut. An excellent example, top of lower joint skillfully repaired, spine lightly toned with ends crimped, but tightly bound and clean throughout. This copy is not, as many others for sale, an ex-library example. Lackschewitz, p, 29. Near Fine+. Item #BB2205

Extensively illustrated with plates and text illustrations of wall treatments, wood and plaster ceilings, fireplaces and chimney-pieces, doors and doorways, and staircases of Stuart, Tudor, and Georgian interiors. N. B. With few exceptions (always identified), we only stock books in exceptional condition, with dust jackets carefully preserved in archival, removable mylar sleeves. All orders are packaged with care and posted promptly. Satisfaction guaranteed. (Fine Editions Ltd is a member of the Independent Online Booksellers Association, and we subscribe to its codes of ethics.).

Price: $199.00