The Ring Design Past and Present

Comprehensive, profusely illustrated study of the history and design of rings, from ancient times to the present day; pre-historic rings, ring shape in the 5th century bc, Sumerian seal ring, they symbolic ring, designer and mass-produced rings, modern and contemporary rings, second generation designers of the 1970’s, third-generation designers of the 1980’s and 90s, avant-garde; photo illustrations of over 500 rings; includes bibliography of books and catalogues; 1st Edition 1st printing (10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1); mild foxing to endpapers, o.w. Very Good in Very Good dustwrapper.