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Great Tapestries: The Web of History from the 12th to the 20th Century

Great Tapestries: The Web of History from the 12th to the 20th Century

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Great Tapestries: The Web of History from the 12th to the 20th Century

by Verlet, Pierre; Michel Florisoone; Adolf Hoffmeister; Francois Tabard; Joseph Jobe (Edited); Peggy Rowell Oberson (Translated)

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Edita S.A. Lausanne, 1965. 280 pages; 185 b&w illustrations; 82 color; many of the color are tipped-in. The art, design and techniques of tapestry making from the Middle Ages to our time. The four authors each covers his own special period. A repaired tear in the jacket's front panel, no lost material. A beautiful book.. First Edition. Decorated cloth boards. Fine/Very Good. Thick folio.

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Ultramarine Books US (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #
001760
Title
Great Tapestries: The Web of History from the 12th to the 20th Century
Author
Verlet, Pierre; Michel Florisoone; Adolf Hoffmeister; Francois Tabard; Joseph Jobe (Edited); Peggy Rowell Oberson (Translated)
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used - Fine
Jacket Condition
Very Good
Edition
First Edition
Publisher
Edita S.A. Lausanne
Date Published
1965
Keywords
tapestry tapestries weaving history
Size
Thick folio

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