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Posts And Rugs, The Story Of Navajo Rugs And Their Homes. H. L. JAMES

Posts And Rugs, The Story Of Navajo Rugs And Their Homes.

H. L. JAMES

Other works by H. L. JAMES

Publication: Southwest Parks and Monuments Association, 1976, Globe, Arizona

First edition. 4to. Pictorial boards, blankets and maps depicted on front and rear endpapers, x, 126 pp., preface, acknowledgments, illustrated (many in color), maps, charts, plate descriptions, notes, bibliography, index. An interesting study of various parts of the Navajo Reservation, the trading post(s) from each area, and the design elements and patterns that are typical at each post. Also examines the history of Navajo rugs and describes how they were made, materials used, and the influence of trading posts. Light wear to spine ends, ink flaking from top of boards, else a near fine copy in dust jacket with a few minor closed tears to the top edges.

Inventory Number: 49704

$75.00