The Lady and the Unicorn - first UK edition

by Tracy Chevalier - signed

A sumptuous and mesmerizing tale of 15th century France which reveals an intriguing medieval world of love and desire, from the author of the much-loved Girl with a "Pearl Earring". "The Lady and the Unicorn" tapestries are a set of six medieval tapestries. Beautiful, intricate and expertly made, they are also mysterious in their origin and meaning. Weavers, patrons, designers, artists, merchants and apprentices were involved in their making, and behind them were the wives, daughters and servants who exercised influences over their men. Like the many strands of wool and silk woven together into one cloth, so these people came together in a complex dance to create the whole picture.

Book has red boards with title in gold on the spine. Beautifully decorated end papers. Signed by the author on the title page

Dust jacket is price intact at £15.00, protected.