Frances Elkins: Interior Design by Salny, Stephen M - 2005

New York: W.W. Norton & Co, 2005. First Edition. Hardcover. As New/As New. 4to 11" - 13" tall. A superior copy inside and out, being a sterling condition hardcover copy, with unbruised tips, tight binding, and clean internals, showing only very slight shelf- and edge-wear; not ex-library, with neither underlining nor highlighting anywhere. Bright and shiny dust jacket, paper-backed, illustrated, showing only very minor wear, protected by a plastic coat, dust jacket not being price-clipped. Gift-quality condition inside and out. Introduction by Albert Hadley. From the publisher's blurb, "An avant-garde decorator and arbiter of taste, Elkins was celebrated for inspired designs that integrated various periods and styles, from country French to chinoiserie to art deco, and featured furnishings by such modern designers as Jean-Michel Frank and Alberto Giacometti. Sumptuously illustrative of 29 different luxiurious interiors. 160 stunning full-color photographs as well as black-and-white photos, plus a full inventory of selected furniture, fabrics, wallpapers, and accessories favored by Elkins. Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. Additional postage may be required for oversize or especially heavy volumes, and for sets.