Folio. 123 loose sheets with 90 plates and numerous figures, fitted in publisher’s original red boards folder with laces, spine professionally repaired, occasional foxing, folder lightly soiled and rubbed round edges, otherwise set in good condition, ouvrage publie sous les auspices de la Commission officielle pour le relevement des Industries d’Art indigenes de Tunisie, Librairie de la Construction Moderne, Paris, nd. (1911).

Synopsis

A study by a leading French scholar who served in Tunisia. Collin discusses various aspects of Arab decoration whether in Tunisia, Egypt, Syria and Islamic Spain. Bibliographic reference: Creswell 966.