RARE Antique 1912 1st Ed. HC w DJ: “The Tapestry Book” by Helen Churchill Candee

As shown. See all photos. Found among my late mother’s myriad eclectic belongings. Rare to find a copy with this original 1912 marbled paper cover.

6.5” x 9.75” x 1.5”

“Traces origins and designs of tapestries throughout Europe, including Gobelins, Beauvais, Aubusson, Savonnerie, Mortlake, and the Bayeux Tapestry. Includes sample identifying marks and techniques.”

“This well-researched book is all about the history of the art of tapestry. Ms. Candee did her research in American museums in Boston, Chicago, New York, and Washington. Her book describes the tapestries of Europe at different periods in history.”

“Helen Churchill Candee (October 5, 1858 – August 23, 1949) was an American author, journalist, interior decorator, feminist, and geographer. She is best remembered as a survivor of the sinking of RMS Titanic in 1912, and for her later work as a travel writer and explorer of southeast Asia.”

“Candee's biggest seller was The Tapestry Book (1912), which went into many editions.”