The color plates, while detailed, feature bold slashes of pigment delineating cavorting nudes and satyrs. Letterpress borders repeated in a light brown ochre, and beautifully set off the crisp black text. The Pageant of Venice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Near fine - a few very faint smudges to cloth, foxing. Twenty color plates as well as numerous chapter heads and vignettes in red.
Text is an actual history of the city.
1919 First English edition. Also delves into his poster, mural, and preparational work. A grand overview of a major talent. Very good - edges and tips worn, spine gilt rubbed. A jewel of a book.