Paris: F.-L. Schmied, 1927.
A scarce and important book in the history of art deco illustration and design. Includes essays (in French and English) by Louis Barthou and J.-C. Mardrus, a detailed catalogue of Schmied's personal collection of books he illustrated and printed, and a bibliographical catalogue of Schmied's work.
Illustrated with 42 full-page plates, depicting Schmied's illustrations, designs for bindings, title-pages, and typography.
Edition limited to 300 copies.
Folio, original wraps. Light wear to extremities, internally fine and bright, with all tissue-guards intact.
