The Development of Italian Textile Design from the 12th to the 18th Century
by Santangelo, Antonino
- Used
- good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good/Poor
- Seller
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Sturminster Newton, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: A.Zwemmer Ltd., 1964. Book. Good. Cloth. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Terracotta colour cloth with titles in gilt on spine. Condition: Good, covers have light sunning around very edges. Binding sound, text clean, no inscriptions. Dustjacket condition: Poor to fair, sunning to spine with small chips and tears around edges. Now protected by clear removable cellophane. 240pp. 132 illustrations, including 100 in colour and many in gold and silver. As well as being an account of Italian textiles spanning seven centuries, the author relates the fabrics to the purpose for which they were undertaken, and their design to the social, religious and political forces that moulded the artists and their patrons. Inspirational designs. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.
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- Bookseller
- Karen Jakobsen Art & Design Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 002626
- Title
- The Development of Italian Textile Design from the 12th to the 18th Century
- Author
- Santangelo, Antonino
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Jacket Condition
- Poor
- Publisher
- A.Zwemmer Ltd.
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1964
- Size
- 4to - over 9¾ - 12"
- Bookseller catalogs
- Costume and Textiles;
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About the Seller
Karen Jakobsen Art & Design Books
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Sturminster Newton
About Karen Jakobsen Art & Design Books
Karen Jakobsen Art & Design Books specialises in Modern British Art and 20th century design books, and is based in Dorset. We are always interested in buying books, particularly those related to art, design, photography and architecture. Please contact us on 01258 471 249 or info@karenjakobsen.co.ukKaren Jakobsen is a Member of the PBFA
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- Fair
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