No. 99479650

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Adolfo S. Cavallo - Medieval Tapestries - 1993
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Adolfo S. Cavallo - Medieval Tapestries - 1993

Deluxe slipcased edition of Medieval Tapestries by Cavallo, published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1993 and printed in Verona by Stamperia Valdonega, one of the most renowned fine-press printers. Clothbound hardback volume (approx. 32 × 24 cm) housed in the original cloth-covered slipcase, both in excellent condition (“as new”). The book contains 688 pages and offers a comprehensive study of medieval tapestries held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, with hundreds of high-quality illustrations and detailed scholarly commentary. This edition is considered a reference work in the field of medieval art, textile history, and museum studies. Printed on high-quality paper with precise image reproduction typical of Valdonega’s fine-press standards, this collector’s edition is particularly appreciated by specialists, librarians, and collectors of rare art books. The slipcase is solid and clean, with cloth inserts, and the binding is firm. Pages are crisp, with no markings. A significant and hard-to-find volume in the field of medieval textiles, tapestry art, and Metropolitan Museum publications, suitable for collectors of fine press editions and art history reference works. Professional and secure packaging. The volume will be wrapped in multiple protective layers and shipped in a reinforced double-walled box, suitable for heavy art and museum publications. Book and slipcase will be separated inside the parcel to avoid friction, with additional corner protection. Tracked and insured courier service (UPS / DHL) will be used, as appropriate for fine press and collectible art books. Long experience in shipping valuable art history, tapestry and fine-press volumes; safe delivery guaranteed.

No. 99479650

Sold
Adolfo S. Cavallo - Medieval Tapestries - 1993

Adolfo S. Cavallo - Medieval Tapestries - 1993

Deluxe slipcased edition of Medieval Tapestries by Cavallo, published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1993 and printed in Verona by Stamperia Valdonega, one of the most renowned fine-press printers.
Clothbound hardback volume (approx. 32 × 24 cm) housed in the original cloth-covered slipcase, both in excellent condition (“as new”).

The book contains 688 pages and offers a comprehensive study of medieval tapestries held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, with hundreds of high-quality illustrations and detailed scholarly commentary. This edition is considered a reference work in the field of medieval art, textile history, and museum studies.

Printed on high-quality paper with precise image reproduction typical of Valdonega’s fine-press standards, this collector’s edition is particularly appreciated by specialists, librarians, and collectors of rare art books.
The slipcase is solid and clean, with cloth inserts, and the binding is firm. Pages are crisp, with no markings.

A significant and hard-to-find volume in the field of medieval textiles, tapestry art, and Metropolitan Museum publications, suitable for collectors of fine press editions and art history reference works.
Professional and secure packaging.
The volume will be wrapped in multiple protective layers and shipped in a reinforced double-walled box, suitable for heavy art and museum publications.
Book and slipcase will be separated inside the parcel to avoid friction, with additional corner protection.

Tracked and insured courier service (UPS / DHL) will be used, as appropriate for fine press and collectible art books.
Long experience in shipping valuable art history, tapestry and fine-press volumes; safe delivery guaranteed.

Final bid
€ 100
Tom Hopman
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Estimate  € 160 - € 200

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