African Textiles
by Gillow, John
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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About This Item
California, USA: Chronicle Books, 2003 First Edition. 240 pp. Quarto. In-text and full page coloured pictures throughout book. Original black pictorial cloth with black writing on front cover and spine. A clean, tightly bound and fine copy. A beautifully illustrated text about the traditional, handcrafted, indigenous textiles of the entire African continent. 2003
Reviews
On Jul 31 2007, Raynag said:
This is a beautiful book, loaded with information on a wide range of African textiles, and brimming with visual stimulation for anyone interested in art, textiles, or just plain gorgeous design.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Aquila Books (CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 143222
- Title
- African Textiles
- Author
- Gillow, John
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Chronicle Books
- Place of Publication
- California, USA
- Date Published
- 2003 First Edition
- Keywords
- Textiles|african textiles |
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About the Seller
Aquila Books
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Calgary, Alberta
About Aquila Books
Aquila Books specializes in books dealing with Polar Exploration, Western Canadiana, Mountaineering, the Canadian Pacific Railway, Early Voyages as well as many other areas. We also deal in antique maps and prints, historic photos, autograph letters, postcards, antique scientific instruments and antique bookcases. Please contact us if you have any questions.
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