One Thousand And One [1001] Initial Letters Designed and Illuminated by Owen Jones.

Jones, Owen (15 February 1809 - 19 April 1874) was an English-born Welsh architect. A versatile originator and stylist, he was also one of the most influential design theorists of the nineteenth century. He helped pioneer modern colour theory, and his theories on flat patterning and ornament still resonate with contemporary designers today.

Published by Published by Day & Son Lithographers to the Queen, London Presumed First Edition April 1st . London 1864., 1864

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First edition hard back binding in publisher's original dark maroon cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the upper panel, all page edges gilt, bevelled edges. Elephant folio 17'' x 12''. Contains 28 full-page single-sided paper guarded fine colour plates [26 letters, leaf of numbers both Latin and orthodox, title page] of the alphabet each plate depicts a single letter in different art forms, superbly colour printed by Day & Son and heightened in gold. The 'T' leaf has ragged fore and bottom edges, rear end paper cracked and professionally repaired, sporadic foxing to the end papers, title page and some plate margins, very small tide mark to the inside margin of the title page and finally diminishing up to 'K', corners rubbed through to the boards, small areas rubbed through to the boards to the front cover. Member of the P.B.F.A. ARCHITECTURE. Seller Inventory # 81559

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Title: One Thousand And One [1001] Initial Letters ...

Publisher: Published by Day & Son Lithographers to the Queen, London Presumed First Edition April 1st . London 1864.

Publication Date: 1864

Binding: Hardcover

Edition: 1st Edition