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Handbook of Historic Ornament A tremendous variety of otherErnst Rettelbusch's great Stilhandbuch [Handbook of Styles] was the lifework of a connoisseur and practicing professional in the fields of architecture, interior design, and furniture design. Intended as an introduction for students and amateurs, it contains over 1,200 examples of ornamental and decorative design produced by many cultures over five millennia. This volume is an unabridged republication, with new English translations of the Preface and