Eric Chaim Kline, Bookseller

Eric Chaim Kline, Bookseller

Historical Costumes of Turkish Women

Istanbul: Middle East Video Corp. 1986. First edition. Hardcover. Small Folio. 175pp. Original photo-illustrated dustjacket over textured paper-covered boards with embossed photographic image and gilt lettering on cover and spine. Illustrated endpapers. "Turkish costumes should be evaluated with regard to the nation's history, the wide geographic area it covers, cultures it came into contact with and religious systems that it accepted. national costumes are a part of the national identity" (introductions). Profusely illustrated throughout with an abundance of color photographs of Turkish costumes for women, occasionally with details, e.g. jewelry in separate photograph, with descriptive captions. Five pages of drawn color maps indicating origin of respective costumes relating to the list of costumes at beginning of the book. DJ with light wear along edges and attached to binding over the embossed photograph, due to water exposure. Front cover of binding somewhat bent. DJ and binding in overall fair to good-, interior in very good condition. g-. Item #37646

Price: $75.00

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