Anatolian Carpets. Masterpieces from the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts Istanbul [MISPRINT OF VOL. 2]
Bern: Ertug & Kocabiyik, 1999. First edition. Hardcover. Elephant Folio (18 1/2 x 15). 87, 204pp. Original black cloth with blind-stamped lettering and emblem on cover, red on spine (text); quarter black cloth with red lettering over red cloth with black lettering and blind-stamped emblem on cover (plates), in original red cloth clamshell box with black lettering and emblem. Marbled endpapers.
Text on variety of Anatolian carpets with small inset illustrations in margins throughout, including carpets with centralized design, geometric design, Saf carpets, carpets from Ottoman Court manufactories, carpets with 'Lotto' designs, carpets from Usak manufactories, carpets with Usak-related designs, rugs with textile patterns, Anatolian Seccade rugs, 19th Century West Anatolian Carpets, 19th Century Anatolian carpets from various areas, and 19th Century carpets from Central Anatolia. Bibliography and glossary at rear. Bibliography and glossary at rear.
Volume two is misprinted, missing plate numbers 1-9 with plates 10-20 bound in twice. Else beautiful color reproductions of carpets from various regions in Anatolia as described in text volume. Bindings and clamshell box with minor wear, inside clamshell box with very light speckled discolorations. Page with "Project Collaborators" at rear of volume two with some foxing. Near fine to fine condition with misprint as described. Item #55158
Price: $375.00