Baharestan: A Doorway to Persian Rugs by Gholamali Malool, Simindokht Dehghani (translator) - 2006

Iran: Zarrin & Simin, 2006. Limited Edition . Hardcover. NF (Near Fine)/NF (Near Fine). Elephant Folio - over 15 - 23" tall. One of 2,500 copies. Slipcase not present. Maroon boards with trace wear only; spine ends and corners sharp. Glossy pictorial jacket also with trace wear only. Binding sound, interior crisp and clean as if unread. Text in both English and Persian. Contents include the history and art of rug making, rug making industry, rugs of Esfahan 1900-1950, and rugs of Kerman 1880-1920. Large full-page color photos of individual rugs as well as many smaller color and b/w photos. No marks, stickers or stamps. Not ex-library. 306 pages. A scarce and valuable reference for the serious collector of such rugs. SIGNATURE REQUIRED AT DELIVERY. Ships insured and well packed in a box. INTERNATIONAL REQUIRES EXTRA POSTAGE.