Oriental Rugs: A Comprehensive Guide [INSCRIBED AND SIGNED]
by Eiland, Murray L
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- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- g+
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About This Item
Greenwich, CT: New York Graphic Society, 1973. First edition. Hardcover. g+. Folio. [12], 196pp. Original photo-illustrated dust-jacket over burgundy cloth, with gold lettering on spine. Title page inscribed and signed by the author to Dr. and Mrs. Krieger. Widely recognized as the standard introduction to this subject, this book focuses on the 19th- and 20th-century weaving of the Middle and Far East. It begins with a brief history of carpets and goes on to discuss weaving techniques, dyes and design. Traditional practices are described, along with computer-aided design. Illustrated with 32 striking color plates, and numerous b/w photographic reproductions and drawings, this volume covers the full range of oriental rugs by country and region respectively, providing detailed information on the characteristics of each type, illustrated with color plates of typical examples. Moderate creasing and closed tears along upper margin of dust-jacket. DJ in overall good- to good, binding and interior in very good condition.
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- Eric Chaim Kline - Bookseller
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 37544
- Title
- Oriental Rugs: A Comprehensive Guide [INSCRIBED AND SIGNED]
- Author
- Eiland, Murray L
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - g+
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- New York Graphic Society
- Place of Publication
- Greenwich, CT
- Date Published
- 1973
- Keywords
- Oriental rugs, carpets, weavings, First edition, Inscribed, Signed, Illustrated, Reference
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