Albert F. Calvert – The Spanish Royal Tapestries – 1921

A detailed profile of tapestry weaving in Spain, focussed on the collections held by the Spanish Royal Family in the early 20th century.

Explores the origins and influences of the art form, noteworthy weavers, types of designs, materials and more. With 277 B&W images showing pieces from the collections.

Published by the Bodley Head in England in 1921. First edition. Part of a larger ‘Spanish Series’ by the same publisher.

Hardback, bound in red cloth with gilt motif to front board and lettering to spine. Thick-cut paper. 340 pages. In very good condition.