The Undiscovered Kilim

Black, David; Clive Loveless (Book and Exhibition compiled by). The Undiscovered Kilim. London: David Black Oriental Carpets, 1977. First edition. Folio. 24, [2]pp (text), 55pp (plates). Original photo-illustrated dust-jacket over burgundy cloth, with gold lettering on spine and front cover. This is the first book entirely devoted to the art of the kilim. It illustrates in color 55 major examples from European collections shown in an exhibition compiled by David Black and Clive Loveless at the Whitechapel Art Gallery, London, between March 23rd and May 1st, 1977. Some creasing and closed tears along edges of dust-jacket. DJ in overall fair, binding and interior in very good condition. g- to vg. Hardcover. (38065) $60