CLARK, Georgiana C.

Serviettes. Dinner Napkins and How to Fold Them.

London: Dean & Son, [1875].

"The eye must be feasted as well as the palate." A book of instruction on the folding of table napkins illustrated with origami-style directions. Designs previously unimagined include the Double Horn of Plenty, the Prince of Wales's Feather, the Cornucopia... Only a few other known copies.

Item #1324

First edition, Venetian red cloth with blind-stamped borders and illustrations in gilt, title page embrowned, a near fine copy of an uncommon book.

Price (AUD): $550.00  other currencies