Garnet Warren — The Romance of Design

New York, Doubleday, Page & Company, 1926 . First edition. Cloth. A first edition copy of this highly illustrated account of art design and design from prehistoric to modern day. The first edition of the work, stated to the rear of the title page.In the original quarter cloth binding. A work by Garnet Warren, in collaboration with Horace B. Cheney, an American administrator, who was general manager and vice-president of Cheney Brothers Silk Manufacturing Company.A copiously illustrated volume, with many in colour. A historic description of the range of designs from prehistoric decoration, to modern art.With a focus on textiles and fabrics. In the original quarter cloth binding. Externally, very smart. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spine, with the odd very small patch of rubbing to joints. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .