Complied by Sir Flinders Petrie,  KT., F.R.S., F.B.A. pub: 1990 by Studio Editions, London. This book since published, has remained invaluable to the archaeologist, designers and the art historian. Bound in dark navy fabric with silver gilding to spine, in very good condition, along with a very glossy d/j - also in good condition apart from having slight shelf scuffing top & bottom. Containing  over three thousand decorative patterns arranged in groups. A great reference book for the creative mind.