JONES (OWEN)


The Grammar of Ornament, FIRST EDITION, additional chromolithographed title and 92 (of 100) chromolithographed plates, tears repaired to plate 59, several margins strengthened, half morocco, rebacked retaining original decorative spine and gilt-blocked panel on upper cover, folio (560 x 365mm.), Day, 1856--ALBUM OF FERNS, 75 leaves of original fern samples mounted (between one and 5 per page, recto only), all identified in ink with Latin names, a few with locations (Killarney, Matlock, Keswick, Skiddaw, North Wales, Salzburg), 2 with small losses but generally fine and well-presented, faded inscription "Collection of ferns [?collected] at the Grange, North End Road [Fulham, London], 1808", contemporary green half morocco over patterned boards, matching slipcase lettered "Ferns" in gilt on spine, folio (470 x 285mm.), early nineteenth century (2)