Written by Frances Lichten. Published by Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1950. First Edition. 274 pages. Profusely illustrated with photographs and drawings which survey virtually all aspects of Victorian decor and decorative arts. Contents: The world of princess Victoria; the world of Victoria and Albert; the world of the Gods and Sphinx; the world of industry; the world of elegant ornament; the artistic world of Mr. Eastlake and bibliography--index.
Large book measuring 12-1/4" by 9-1/4." Hardcover with pictorial dust jacket. There is wear and some chips to the dust jacket which is now protected in a Mylar cover.
