158 pages; 12mo (7.75") 20 cm; Hardcover, gray boards, 158 glossy pages, 70 full-page full-color plates, each with short caption and detailed caption. ; Originally published in Italian in 1966. This is first English-language edition, published by Paul Hamlyn, 1969. Translated by Margaret Crosland. ; Collectible antique decorative rugs, based on Eastern designs, but produced in Europe (Alcarez, Axminster, Cuenca, Savonnerie, Portugal, etc) from 16th to 19th centuries. ; Book shows little wear, however, endpaper is s*gned and there are several other marks from pen of Norman J. DuMouchelle, of the famous DuMouchelles, owners of largest auction house in Detroit. Jacket shows minor edgewear.