The Decoration of Houses by Edith Wharton and Ogden Codman, Jr - 1901

Dover. Very Good+. 2015. Trade Paperback. 0486794563 . 204 pages .

New York: W. W. Norton, 1998. new edition. paperback. fine. 7 1/2 x 9 1/4" 294 pages.

New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. Very Good+. 1901. Second Edition. Hardcover. Dark green cloth, lettered in gilt to the front and spine. Top edges gilt. The fore and lower edges are untrimmed. Illustrated throughout with photographic plates. The lower fore corners are bumped, one very minor bump to an upper corner. Light cover wear. Without names or bookplates. Very tight. All gilt is bright. ; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 204 pages .

Scribners. Collectible - Acceptable. NY: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1897. 1st edition. Sm 4to Hardcover. (4)+xxii+204pp+(6). B/W plates. Reading Copy. Marbled boards and untrimmed pages. Heavily edgeworn. Most of backstrip chipped away. Front board and preliminary pages up to copyright page detached, but present. Small bookplate to the center of front pastedown. Blue rubber stamp to the upper corner of front pastedown. Pages toned. In polypropylene bag. (home decor, homemaking, home design) Inquire if you need further information.

New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1897. Quarto (23.5 x 17.5 cm.), xxii, 204 pages. Illustrated with fifty-six black and white plates. Index. FIRST EDITION. Edith Wharton's first major published book, albeit a collaborative production with Ogden Codman Jr. It was preceded only by Verses, a privately published collection of poems and translations issued in 1877. The first printing consisted of 2000 copies, of which 400 were sent in sheets to the UK for the British issue (Scribner Firsts 343). Written in collaboration with celebrated American architect Ogden Codman, Jr., Decoration is a comprehensive look at the history and character of turn-of-the-century interior design, moving from historical traditions to the distinctive styles of contemporary taste. It is considered a seminal work and its success led to the emergence of professional decorators working in the manner advocated by its authors. The first few chapters focus on the importance of balance, symmetry and good use of space, while later… Read More

New York: Scribner, 1897.. Large octavo. Marbled boards, paper spine label. Plates. Boards rubbed and spine extremities worn, chip and tanning to label, corners shelfworn, repair to crack at toe of upper joint, internally a very good copy. Pencil name and small private book label, along with a Boston bookseller's ticket likely dating from publication. As usual, lacking the printed dust jacket. First edition of Wharton's second book, albeit a collaborative production. According to SCRIBNER FIRSTS (item 343), the first printing consisted of 2000 copies, of which 400 were sent in sheets to the UK for the British issue. A very slightly above average copy of a book usually found in decrepit state. GARRISON A2.1.a.

New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1897. First edition of Edith Wharton's first published book. Quarto, original marbled paper boards. Illustrated with 56 plates. In very good condition. First editions are uncommon. Written in collaboration with celebrated American architect Ogden Codman, Jr., Wharton's first book is a comprehensive look at the history and character of turn-of-the-century interior design, moving from historical traditions to the distinctive styles of contemporary taste. It is considered a seminal work and its success led to the emergence of professional decorators working in the manner advocated by its authors. Garrison A2.1.a.