Isbn: 9782956702405 (3 risultati)

Soft cover. Condizione: As New. A publication that "explores the materials, illustrations, and special features of five remarkable silk Prayer Books. Modeled on medieval manuscripts yet woven on the late nineteenth century on Jacquard looms, the woven Prayer Book is a triumph of the ingenuity and industry of Lyon - the historic silk weaving capital of France." This book explores five examples of this rare art form in great detail. Profusely illustrated throughout in color. Measures 6.5" x 9" with 68 pages. This is the first book published in the Satellite Series involving Sandra Hindeman. In excellent condition with no marks of any kind.…

Softcover. A softcover book with French flaps. The title is printed on the front in black lettering. There are two illustrations. The spine is a black woven pattern. The back cover is a dark orange. Pages: (4), 5-67, (1). Profusely illustrated with both color and black and white images. Focued on neo-Gothic books woven with silk, this essay presents new findings on five books programmed with punch cards and produced with Jacquard looms in Lyon for submission to the 1889 World's Fair. VG+: A book in excellent condition. Appears as though it was rarely, if ever, taken from the shelf.…

68 S. Ill. Orig.-Broschur. - Sehr guter Zustand innen und außen.