ARMENIAN ART TREASURES OF JERUSALEM. by Narkiss, Bezalel, editor, in collaboration with Michael E. Stone. Historical survey by Avedis K. Sanjian - 1979

New Rochelle, New York : Caratzas Brothers, 1979. 174 pp, folio (13 1/8" H). Map endpapers, color and b&w photographs. "(U)nveils a dazzling variety of art objects - sumptuous medieval illuminated manuscripts, printed books, mosaic pavements, painted tiles and ritual objects. The book contains 194 illustrations, of which 131 are in color. A full description of the Armenian art treasures of Jerusalem and their background has been written by Professor Bezalel Narkiss, head of the Department of Art at the Hebrew University, Jerusalem. His collaborator, Professor Michael E. Stone, of the Department of Armenian Studies of the same University, has contributed a detailed catalogue of the objects illustrated. An introductory chapter on the history of the Armenian Communities in Jerusalem has been written by (Professor) Avedis K. Sanjian." Very light edge rubbing to boards, tiny dint at top of front board. Dust jacket has light edgewear/wrinkling, some small areas of delamination at edges, light edge curl at top of panels, moderate wear at top of flap-folds and at top of spine, one small tear with moderate wear - archivallty taped, very light rubbing, small line scuff on rear panel.. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good+.