Warncke (Carsten-Peter), born 1947

Two volumes (30 cm), I (Text und Bilddokumentation): 152 pp., 725 illustrations on [150] pp. II (Gesamtkatalog): 137 pp., 1301 illustrations on [400] pp. Uniform publisher’s printed green wrappers, original plain card slipcase. - Study of the origin, nature and development of the grotesque ornament in German-speaking regions. The second volume is an indispensable catalogue of prints and suites of prints, supplying the dates and places of first and subsequent editions, the location of impressions, and full bibliography. ¶ Wrappers worn; otherwise a very good copy.