Blazkova, J. — A Book of Tapestries

, Spring Books, . First English Edition. . . Bound handsomely in an illustrated brown and tan cloth over boards, reproducing one of the illustrations internal. Still sharp, distinct gilt lettering to spine. Big, tall quarto hardcover format. Housed in a battered, tape-repaired, illustrated slipcase. Translated from the Czech by Hedda Vesela-Stranska. English texts, full bibliography, and then 72 full-page plates including double-page. Full disquisition upon the history of tapestries in the Middle Ages, then the 16th century, then heraldic tapestries, the Baroque Period, and finally the 18th century. Decorated endpapers in the form of wallpapers. Quite nice, and exquisite illustrations.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. . . . Very Good