9" x 12", 64 page hardcover titled RARE CARPETS FROM EAST AND WEST by Mercedes Viale Ferrero/ Bloomsbury Books, ISBN # 1-870630-56-4, First Bloomsbury Edition, Copyright 1988/  The best examples of handmade carpets rank among the finest of man's artistic creations . This book traces the origins of carpet-making and outlined the various techniques employed. Its outstanding feature is the superb color photographs, which will be equally compelling for the expert, the enthusiast and the uninitiated. First edition in English, including descriptions and examples of Persian, Indian, Egyptian, Turkish, Caucasus, Central Asian, China, Spanish, French, British, Italian, and Finnish carpets and rugs.

The book is complete and in GOOD - VERY GOOD condition with some overall wear mainly to the dustjacket. There is a Christmas gift inscription on the front free endpaper.