Gordon B Leitch (46 results)

Decorative Cloth. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. . beautiful condition New Edition. by Tudor hardcover, 171pp., beautiful l illustrations.collected by Author . , spine faded. - Blue cloth binding stamped in gold. no writing no foxing no water marks .owners name in ink front end paper Christmas 1935 . see pictures.…

Hardcover. New Edition. hardcover Large octavo, 171pp., Several illustrations. Slight wear, spine faded. V.Good- Blue cloth binding stamped in gold.

Condition: New.

HARDCOVER. Hardcover edition. 171pp, octavo. bookplate, cover wear/scuffing, tight binding, clean throughout, Good +.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

xii, 171p., very good hardcover, reprint of the 1928 book.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Gold Stamped Blue Cloth. Condition: Good. No. 171pp. 32 b&w plates plus line drawings. There is a gift dedication. Some shelfwear to extremities.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Later Edition. ISBN Hardback. No dustjacket, bound in blue cloth with gold gilt embossed lettering and design on front cover. Very Good Condition. Tight sound unmarked copy with minor rubs to edges and corners of covers, slight browning to edges of interior pages. Later Printing. …

Hardcover. Hardcover "new edition" published in 1935 (originally published 1928) . Gilt-decorated blue cloth covers with light shelfwear; hinges sound, uncracked; pages tight, clean. No DJ. Not a former library book. .

Condition: New.

HARDCOVER GREEN. Condition: GOOD. sun faded spine, ex. library and usual markings, top edge of spine starting to fray DATE PUBLISHED: 1928 EDITION: 171.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. New Edition, hardcover in full blue cloth with gilt titling and decoration, has a tiny lean to the binding, light sunning to the spine, slight bumps to spine ends and cover corners, and a touch of shelfwear to cover edges, otherwise a solid, tight VG+ copy in a VG dust jacket, which has sunning to spine and cover edges, bumps with tiny chips to spine ends and corners, slight edgewear, and a partial cup ring dampstain to tail of front cover near spine. Jacket is wrapped in a removable Mylar cover.…

Condition: Good. Good condition. No Dust Jacket (rugs, chinese ) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. New. Royal octovo hardcover in fine blue cloth covers, faint shelfwear, unobtrusive owner signature, else NFINE in VG++ DJ, now in clear mylar jacket protector. Illustrated throughout ; all 32 plates are present. Extensive survey: designs; types; geography; composition, etc. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall. …

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First edition. A lovely high-quality, sturdy book first edition production that has thick-stock paper, a sewn binding, and impressive high-quality, high-contrast plates. Illustrated with a beautiful color frontispiece, thirty-two striking black-and-white plates, factory photographs, a map, and with a bounty of drawings depicting fibers, symbol figures and knots. A detailed, catalogued study with history, descriptions of features, colors, cultures, weaving, symbols, characteristics, identifying differences, methods, materials, religious influences, time periods, and locales. Also contains an illustrated guide to selecting a rug. Minor bumping to the front fore-edge, slight rub-wear to the upper and lower spine edges and corner tips, tiny cream soil-spot to the spine, several pages still unopened and uncut--one of which bears a fore-edge tear, else very good in blue linen with gilt embossed dragon and floral design, decorative borders and titles to the front cover, and with gilt embossed titles and a tooled flower to the spine, blue end-papers; no dust jacket. Octavo; 171 pages; preface; introduction; appendices; index.…

HARDCOVER BLUE. Condition: . JACKET: GOOD DJ. NEW EDITION. states "new edition June, 1935" , gold gilt decorated cover and gold gilt lettering on cover and spine, price clipped DATE PUBLISHED: 1935 EDITION: NEW EDITION 171.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. 171pp hardback, blue cloth gilt, colour frontispiece bw plates and figures, untrimmed edges.

Condition: Fair. Acceptable condition. No Dust Jacket (rugs, chinese ) A readable, intact copy that may have noticeable tears and wear to the spine. All pages of text are present, but they may include extensive notes and highlighting or be heavily stained. Includes reading copy only books.

Hardcover. Condition: Very good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. New Edition. xii, 171 p. 25 cm. Colour frontispiece and 32 other illustrated plates. 10 figures within text. Blue cloth with gold print in mylar-covered dustjacket. Jacket discoloured with stain in centre, chips affecting lettering. Upper spine has tape repair. Some chips and tears to edges. Book itself has shelf wear to lower edges, bookplate on front pastedown, small spot on a front endpaper.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Good plus. First of this edition. First of this "New Edition", 1935. Stunning blue cloth binding, with gilt decorated board. In good+ illustrated dust jacket, sunned at spine. The lightest of wear at head, heel and corners. No former owner marks. Illustrations in black and white, with authoritative text.Ships from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota.…

Decorative Cloth. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 2nd Edition. Color frontispiece, and 32 black and white plates; text illustrations; xii and 171 pp. 8vo, blue cloth, gilt; Gives historical background of the rugs and weavers plus descriptions and photographs of the rugs. A very clean and bright copy.…

1st. Edn. pp. xii, 171. Uncut. With coloured frontispiece. 32 black & white plates of rugs from photographs. 10 full page and in text illustrations in line. In the original mid-blue buckram. Gilt lettered spine. Gilt lettered front board with gilt medallion centrepiece. Private library number (Stoddards Carpets) to spine. No other library markings. A very good hardback copy. No wrapper.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. sm. 4 to.,pict. gilt cloth cover, gilt spine, d.j., pp., xii,171, illustrated, frontis., in full color, numerous b/w plates, line illustrations in text, biblio, index, ex lib, ink stamp on lower fore-edges, (only evidence of ex lib) small ink stamp of former owner on the front free end-paper, spine of d.j. darkened, and the d.j. is chipped and worn at corners, Size: 4 to. Book.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. New edition. Covers in very good shape save for the stains on the bottom corners. Jacket faded and stained in the same place.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Chinese Rugs' by Gordon B. Leitch offers a comprehensive exploration into the intricate world of Chinese textile art. This authoritative work delves into the history, symbolism, and craftsmanship behind one of China's most celebrated decorative traditions. Leitch examines the evolution of rug-making in China, detailing the unique materials, dyeing processes, and weaving techniques that distinguish these pieces from other Oriental carpets.The book provides readers with an in-depth look at the various regions of production and the specific motifs that define Chinese design, from mythological creatures like dragons and phoenixes to floral patterns and geometric symbols. Beyond aesthetics, the work addresses the practical aspects of identification and appreciation, making it an essential resource for collectors, art historians, and enthusiasts of Asian art. By documenting the cultural significance and technical mastery involved in their creation, 'Chinese Rugs' serves as a timeless guide to understanding the beauty and enduring value of these woven masterpieces.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. …

Tall 8vo. xii, 171, [1] pp. Colour frontisp., numerous photo plates, text illustrations. Blue cloth, elaborate gilt decoration & lettering on front cover (slight ghosting from old scotch tape at fore-edges of pastedowns), w/ d.j. colour plate mounted front cover (minor shelfwear, rubbing), VG/VG copy. Second edition, revised & expanded, of this invaluable reference on Chinese rugs, weaving, dyes, dyeing, weavers, symbolism, types, religious influences, and more.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Chinese Rugs' by Gordon B. Leitch offers a comprehensive exploration into the intricate world of Chinese textile art. This authoritative work delves into the history, symbolism, and craftsmanship behind one of China's most celebrated decorative traditions. Leitch examines the evolution of rug-making in China, detailing the unique materials, dyeing processes, and weaving techniques that distinguish these pieces from other Oriental carpets.The book provides readers with an in-depth look at the various regions of production and the specific motifs that define Chinese design, from mythological creatures like dragons and phoenixes to floral patterns and geometric symbols. Beyond aesthetics, the work addresses the practical aspects of identification and appreciation, making it an essential resource for collectors, art historians, and enthusiasts of Asian art. By documenting the cultural significance and technical mastery involved in their creation, 'Chinese Rugs' serves as a timeless guide to understanding the beauty and enduring value of these woven masterpieces.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…