Books on Chinese textiles and embroidery to include Chinese Silk: A Cultural History by Shelagh Vainker, Chinese Textile Designs by Gao Hanyu, 5000 Years of Chinese Costumes by Zhou Xun and Gao Chunming, The Art of Oriental Embroidery: History, Aesthetics and Techniques by Young Yang Chung and others (12)Provenance: From the collection of the late Professor R M Hicks, OBEAt present, there is no condition report prepared for this lot, this in no way indicates a good condition, please contact the saleroom for a condition report.