First U.S. edition of John Fleming and Hugh Honour’s massive dictionary of the decorative arts, a comprehensive illustrated reference to Western decorative arts from the Middle Ages through the twentieth century, covering furniture, ceramics, glass, metalwork, textiles, makers, styles, and techniques. Approximately 4,000 entries and more than 1,000 black-and-white illustrations are supplemented by a useful section of makers’ marks. Published in 1977 by Harper & Row. Thick 8vo (6.5 × 9.25 inches), hardcover with pictorial dust jacket, 879 numbered pages followed by the section of maker’s marks. Designed by Gerald Cinamon. From the working library of scholar and curator Gabriella Befani Canfield, wife of Harper & Row executive Cass Canfield, Jr. Accompanied by a two-page autograph letter signed by Fleming, written on both sides of Villa Marchiò stationery and dated November 12, 1977. An affectionate letter discussing “our Dictionary,” thanking Gabriella for sending a favorable review, and recounting a recent meeting with Cass in London. With greetings from Hugh and the closing “Baci—John.” A pleasing publishing association. Minor bumping and rubbing to extremities. Mild rippling to bottom of textblock; binding strong. Moderate bumping and rubbing to dj. Letter folded and lightly creased.
First U.S. edition of John Fleming and Hugh Honour’s massive dictionary of the decorative arts, a comprehensive illustrated reference to Western decorative arts from the Middle Ages through the twentieth century, covering furniture, ceramics, glass, metalwork, textiles, makers, styles, and techniques. Approximately 4,000 entries and more than 1,000 black-and-white illustrations are supplemented by a useful section of makers’ marks. Published in 1977 by Harper & Row. Thick 8vo (6.5 × 9.25 inches), hardcover with pictorial dust jacket, 879 numbered pages followed by the section of maker’s marks. Designed by Gerald Cinamon. From the working library of scholar and curator Gabriella Befani Canfield, wife of Harper & Row executive Cass Canfield, Jr. Accompanied by a two-page autograph letter signed by Fleming, written on both sides of Villa Marchiò stationery and dated November 12, 1977. An affectionate letter discussing “our Dictionary,” thanking Gabriella for sending a favorable review, and recounting a recent meeting with Cass in London. With greetings from Hugh and the closing “Baci—John.” A pleasing publishing association. Minor bumping and rubbing to extremities. Mild rippling to bottom of textblock; binding strong. Moderate bumping and rubbing to dj. Letter folded and lightly creased.
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