Chinese Carpets and Rugs

Hackmack, Adolf

ISBN 10: 0486229211 / ISBN 13: 9780486229218

Published by Dover, N. Y., 1973

About this Item

The original edition of this book was published in 1924. The book attempts to explain and display (over 76 pages + index) the decorative themes that are used in Chinese carpets so that the buyer can distinguish them from those of India, Persia or Turkey. Both wool and silk rugs are discussed. LEARN about the Lotus-flowers design, the Pearl border, chrysanthemums, rosettes and various animals as they appear on carpets of the period. One fascinating idea that I picked up was the `endless luck' pattern (Wan-tzu-pu-tao-fou). Cond: Blue, yellow and purple paper wrapper, while ALL internal illus. is b/w. All corners sli. soft, edges lightly chipped. Bright and tight. CLEAN. No tears, folds, creases nor marks (save prev. owner's name (ffep). One map. Photo examples plus MANY symbols explanation charts (e.g. - State Umbrella, Covered Vase, Musical stone of Jade) Quote (p.37): " .for these dyes were intended for cotton goods mostly and not suited to carpet weaving materials. Through this the quality of the carpets has deteriorated, and it is to be hoped that the weavers.".

Seller Inventory # 000708

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Chinese Carpets and Rugs
• Publisher: Dover, N. Y.
• Publication Date: 1973
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0486229211
• ISBN 13: 9780486229218
• Binding: Paper
• Illustrator: B/W Diagrams and Photographs
• Edition: First Thus.
• Condition: VG+
• Seller catalogs:
  • Reference
  • Antiques and Collectibles

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Synopsis

Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden Leaf Printing on round Spine (extra customization on request like complete leather, Golden Screen printing in Front, Color Leather, Colored book etc.) Reprinted in 2019 with the help of original edition published long back [1921]. This book is printed in black & white, sewing binding for longer life, Printed on high quality Paper, re-sized as per Current standards, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually and make them readable but in some cases some pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume, if you wish to order a specific or all the volumes you may contact us. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. - ger, Pages 110. EXTRA 10 DAYS APART FROM THE NORMAL SHIPPING PERIOD WILL BE REQUIRED FOR LEATHER BOUND BOOKS. COMPLETE LEATHER WILL COST YOU EXTRA US$ 25 APART FROM THE LEATHER BOUND BOOKS. {FOLIO EDITION IS ALSO AVAILABLE.}

Language Notes

Text: English, French (translation)