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Arabesque

Decorative Needlework from the Holy Land

by Ziva Amir


ISBN: 0442202903
ISBN-13: 9780442202903
Format: Book

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Publisher: Van Nostrand Reinhold
Published date: 1977
Size: x
Pages: 64

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1) Arabesque: Decorative needlework from the Holy Land
Ziva Amir

Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1977. Hardcover. Good. Dust jacket has some wear and a rip has been taped on the front, book is in good clean condition with minor wear, clean pages and firm binding. (more information)

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2) ARABESQUE; DECORATIVE NEEDLEWORK FROM THE HOLY LAND
Amir, Ziva

1977 . Amir, Ziva. ARABESQUE; DECORATIVE NEEDLEWORK FROM THE HOLY LAND. NY: Van Nostrand Reinhold, c1977. first printing. 64pp., illus. color. Rectangular lg. 8vo. As new hardcover in fine d/j $20.00 (more information)

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3) Arabesque: Decorative Needlework from the Holy Land
Amir, Ziva

Florence, Kentucky, U.S.A.: Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1977. very good hardcover in near fine dustjacket, slight storage bow, clean copy, no markings, CR507025. 1st Print. Hard Cover. Very Good/Near Fine. Oblong. (more information)

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