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JONES, Owen (1809-1971). The Grammar of Ornament. London: Day and Son, 1856.
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JONES, Owen (1809-1971). The Grammar of Ornament. London: Day and Son, 1856.
2o (554 x 370 mm). Chromolithographed title and 100 chromolithographed plates. Contemporary half morocco gilt, gilt edges (light scuffing to extremities).
FIRST EDITION, outlining Jones' principles of good design and coloring. These principles were illustrated and expanded in twenty chapters, each of which presented examples of fine ornament from a particular geographical area or historical period, and 37 propositions, which were followed by leading designers of the time. The Grammar proved to be Jones' most enduring and influential work. Brunet III, 565.
2o (554 x 370 mm). Chromolithographed title and 100 chromolithographed plates. Contemporary half morocco gilt, gilt edges (light scuffing to extremities).
FIRST EDITION, outlining Jones' principles of good design and coloring. These principles were illustrated and expanded in twenty chapters, each of which presented examples of fine ornament from a particular geographical area or historical period, and 37 propositions, which were followed by leading designers of the time. The Grammar proved to be Jones' most enduring and influential work. Brunet III, 565.