Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Publishing. Hardcover. 0764314874 revised 2nd edition crsip tight copy clean interior . Very Good. 2002. (more information)

Offered by Stone Cottage Books (United States)

hard cover. 11" x 8 1/2. A beautiful, practical introduction to Oriental carpets for laymen, designers, and collectors, presented from the perspective of a successful, third-generation wholesaler. Using concise text, over 370 vivid color photographs, and more than 45 detailed line drawings, J.R. Azizollahoff explains the complexities, intricacies and irregularities in old handmade carpets and identifies the more important rug types. The combined text, photographs and drawings also bring to light what dealers look for and examine when evaluating an antique carpet. Also provided is a look at new carpets, which gives the reader a glimpse of the wonderful energy and creativity to be found in modern rugs. Approximate values, newly revised to reflect current prices, are included with the photographs as a helpful guide for consumers and collectors. The book's bibliography provides useful listings for further research. 418 photos/drawings (more information)

Offered by ICR Books (United States)

Atglen, PA, U.S.A.: Schiffer Publishing, Limited, 2002. ISBN:0764314874. Revised 2nd Edition,. Hardcover. New. 196 p., 418 illus., mostly in color, 22 x 28.5 cm. The revision consists mostly in revising the prices of the rugs that are illustrated. An introductory book, by a 3rd generation rug dealer, who specializes in new, naturally dyed. carpets; the text is oriented towards beginners, and beginners who are probably not going to be collectors, and is heavily weighted with advice on purchasing, rug quality & defects, care & repair. The advice is sometimes interesting: buy large rug. s rather than small ones, because they are cheaper per square foot, and have better resale value in New York, and a presentation of 4 arguments for which new rugs are likely to become valuable in the future. Most of the book however consists of co. lo r plates, from rug dealers & auction houses, with estimated prices. The rugs are new and old, and include also ones with European designs.. (more information)

Offered by The Rug Book Shop (United States)