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L'Ornement Polychrome: Cent Planches en Couleurs or et Argent Contenant Environ 2,000 Motifs de Tous les Styles Art Ancient et Asiatique Moyen Age Renaissance...Troisième Édition Author: Racinet, [Auguste] Place: Paris Publisher: Librairie de Firmin-Didot-Date: [c.1875] Description: 2 volumes. Volume I with 60 pp. of text, the rest of each volume entirely chromolithographed plates, interleaved with text. 40x28.5 cm (15¾x11"), quarter morocco and mottled boards, gilt-ruled spines, green morocco spine labels lettered in gilt. Third Edition. First complete edition, with 100 plates of Illustrations of architectural designs and motifs from around the world, ancient times to the 18th century, each in vibrant colors. Additional shipping charges may apply Lot Amendments Condition: Wear and rubbing to bindings, edges and corner tips worn; scattered foxing generally not affecting the plates, vol.1 with portions of interior a bit loose, a few plates detached and laid in, vol. 2 with repairs to last few leaves; overall good or better, all plates very good. Item number: 349006