Tapis Anciens de la Chine (Ancient Rugs of China)
Paris: Ernst Henri, ND (ca 1930). Ex-Library, First edition. Hardcover. Folio. [4]pp (Title, Introduction, and list of plates), 20 loose plates, as issued. Red cloth over black paper covered board portfolio. Light blue lettering, with Chinese style decorative printer's borders on front cover. Red cloth string ties. This pictorial overview of ancient Chinese rugs contains 20 striking pochoir plates (printed over collotype) tipped onto heavy mounts, showing 34 examples of antique Chinese rugs in a wide variety of designs, colors, sizes, and weaving. Text in French. Portfolio with cloth spine frayed and board detached. Boards slightly soiled with some staining and some scratches. Corners rubbed. Ribbon ties frayed and ripped, but present. Interior front cover with age toning, and library ex-libris pasted on; also original seller's sticker at bottom right. Introductory 4 page pamphlet with age toning, and some closed tears at edges. All loose plates in very good condition. Portfolio disbound with boards and leather backstrap present, interior in very good condition. fair to vg. Item #41225
Price: $250.00