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HULME, F. Edward. SUGGESTIONS IN FLORAL DESIGN.
London: Cassell Peter & Galpin, (1878-1879). Folio. Publisher's decorated cloth. 52 pages, 52 plates. First edition.
Hulme's book, illustrating methods for turning designs in nature into ornamentation, was a cornerstone in the development of English Art Nouveau. His emphasis, as the title suggests, is on botanical form, particularly those of indigenous wild flowers, such as Hedge Cress, Corn Marigold, Meadow Saffron, etc. This was the only edition of the work--surprising given the importance of the work and the many editions of Hulme's other books. The handsome chromolithographic plates were exquisitely printed by Dupuy et fils, Paris. This work, when met with, is often falling to pieces and damaged through the Victorian use of guttapercha as a binding medium, which then decays. With this copy, which is in excellent condition, we have had the block sewn and then recased in the original binding with the original spine used as an overlay. The copy is free from foxing, which is unusual for this title.
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