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Der Ornamentenschatz; ein Musterbuch stilvoller Ornamente aus allen Kunstepochen or (The ornamental treasure; a sample book of stylish ornaments from all periods of art) I chose this book to share because of the beautiful ornaments and Chromolithographs. Below are just 2 examples of the images you will enjoy in this book. Thanks to Archive.org Dolmetsch,
(Alcune decorazioni di nobili sale ed altri ornamenti) Some decorations of noble rooms and other ornaments: Albertolli, Giocondo, 1742-1839 Source: Some decorations of noble rooms and other ornaments: Albertolli, Giocondo, 1742-1839: Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming: Internet Archive
End-papers can be just as wonderful as the book itself. I will share some great End-papers from old books in this category. As always this and all images are in the public domain or copyright free. Enjoy This is not an end-paper, but it is a bonus illustration by Beardsley that I thought was