The Book of Silk by Philippa Scott - Signed Copy - Vintage Book

The Book of Silk by Philippa Scott – Signed Copy – Vintage Book

€120.46

UGS : SKUoDPTT22Dl0 Catégories : Accessoires Vintage, Décoration Vintage, Librairie, Librairie, Livres D'Art, Vintage, Vintage Étiquette : Istanbul Edits Marque : Istanbul Edits

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The Book of Silk by Philippa Scott, published by Thames & Hudson, 1993Signed by Author & First EditionHard cover, 256 p., English, 25*32 cm.This first edition follows the history of silk over around 5,000 years, from ancient China through the Silk Roads, Central Asia, Byzantium, the Islamic world, Ottoman Turkey, India, Iran and Europe. It also looks at European silk during the Renaissance, Baroque and Rococo periods, and at how designers such as Fortuny, Balenciaga, Poiret and Schiaparelli used silk in modern fashion. The book explores silk not only in fashion and haute couture, but also in interiors, carpets, embroidery and painting.This copy is signed by Philippa Scott and is a first edition, making it a particularly interesting copy for collectors.

L 32 cm x W 25 cm x H 3 cm – 0.7 kg
L 12.60 in x W 9.84 in x H 1.18 in

Type de produit :Art Book

Condition: Great Plus d’infos

Item Condition

Excellent – Brand-new, unused item, not previously owned. Shows absolutely no signs of wear.

Great – Like new or has never been used. Absolutely no scratches or wear. Has no structural issues and is in perfect condition.

Good – Lightly used, with very light scratches, or minor cosmetic wear, but has no structural issues. Most antique and vintage items fit this condition.

Fair – Shows light scratches and wear from previous use but remains in fair condition. May have some structural issues, including minor instability.

Revive – Visible signs of previous use that may include scratches, gouges, cracks and fissures and worn corners. May have significant losses, fading or structural instability.

Material: Paper

Color: Beige, Blue

Style: Renaissance Revival, Rococo Revival

Location: Turkey

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