Western Asia from William Chrisant & Sons' Florida Book Shop, ABAA, ILAB, FABA

Complete 4 volume set housed in pictorial slipcase with silk ribbon. Each volume bound in pictorial paper wraps. Copiously illustrated with both photos and illustrations throughout. No previous owners' names or other markings. Pages bright and clean; binding sturdy. Crease along spine of volume 3, and small crease to spine of volume 4 (see image). Light soiling to front wrap… Saber más sobre este artículo

Purple cloth boards with debossed detailing and gilt particulars to front board and spine. Black ribbon present. Catalogue of various textile hospitality designs by Tai Ping. Organized into 12 sections, all named Samarkand. Full color images of textile examples throughout, some displayed in a computer rendered setting. Associated design codes present near all examples. 207 pp. 8 1/2 x… Saber más sobre este artículo

Watercolor and ink on paper adhered to board. Most likely a depiction of Bahram V, or Gor, slaying a dragon in the Turan region as described in the Shah-namah (see image). 7 x 11 1/2 inches.