Hardcover
1975 · Fishguard, Wales
by Azadi, Siawosch and Robert Pinner
Fishguard, Wales: The Crosby Press, 1975. Hardcover. G+ (Ex-art library, with spine labels and few interior marks; dj has moderate wear to top edge and has some soiling as well as a small hole in the front cover;. Navy cloth, gilt letters on spine & front cover, white & illus. dust jacket, 48 pp, of text plus pages of 55 color plates; sundry BW illus., color map. First published in 1970 as "Turkmenische Teppiche" for an exhibition in Hamburg. The narrative considers the historical, social, tribal, and geographic backgrounds of the Turkoman carpets; their role; ornamenttion; structure and use of colors; and age. The annotated and illustrated catalogue addresses 55 pieces. Includes a bibliography.
(Inventory #: 154110)