This beautifully illustrated volume, published by Octopus Books, provides a detailed historical and technical overview of rug manufacturing across major regions, including Persia, Turkey, the Caucasus, and Central Asia. The author, Stanley Reed, was a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and a former director of a leading London carpet dealership, lending professional expertise to his discussions on identifying, dating, and valuing various weaves. The book features 113 illustrations in both color and monochrome, making it an excellent visual reference for collectors. This hardcover copy is in very good condition, protected by a clear plastic sleeve over the dust jacket, with a clean interior, secure binding, and only minor age-related toning to the edges of the pages.