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Antique Oriental Carpets.
New York: Kodansha International, 1975. First American Edition. Hardcover. A well-known reference, richly illustrated and detailed in description, light focus on late 18th century to WWII. Includes a significant number of images of carpets not previously photographed. A very handsome copy, seldom found in its slipcase. Near Fine/Very Good+ in Near Fine DJ in Very Good+ Slipcase. Hint of foxing at textblock edges (non-penetrating), else tight, bright and unmarred. DJ shows very minor shelf/edge wear, else bright and clean. Slipcase shows minor shelf/egde wear. Light brown cloth boards, gilt lettering. 4to. 481pp. Illus. (color and b/w plates). Appendix. Bibliography. Maps. Index. Laid in staplebound pamphlet "With the Compliments of Josephine Grahame-Ballin" [London Dealer, contains easy reference to a myriad of marks and makers]. Item #6165
Price: $75.00