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Archaeology & Antiquities
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c1933 Plates From Traite des Monnaies Grecques et RomainesParis: c1933A volume of plates showing the coins of the Arsacid dynasty. -
2003 British Glass 1800-1914Suffolk: 2003A comprehensive historical study of the Golden Age of British glassmaking, decorated throughout with stunning colour photographs. -
1857 Miscellanea Graphica: Representations of Ancient, Medieval and Renaissance RemainsLondon: 1857The first edition of this beautifully illustrated study of ancient, medieval and renaissance artefacts and decorative items, illustrated with chromolithographic plates. -
1979 Sale Catalogue of the Bullock Museum, 1819London: 1979The scarce 1979 facsimile of the 1819 sale catalogue of the works in the museum of William Bullock, a prominent antiquarian. -
1886-1920 The Story of the NationsLondon: 1886-1920A wonderful set of twenty-one volumes from the 'Story of the Nations' series, each containing profusely illustrated histories of an array of countries. -
1872 Poseidon: A Link Between Semite, Hamite, and AryanLondon: 1872A very scarce work by Robert Brown, in which he explores the mythos of the great Olympian Poseidon. -
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1981 The New Medieval Archaeology: Inaugural Lecture, 12th November 1980York: 1981Philip Rahtz's inaugural lecture for the University of York, on medieval archaeology; signed to the front of the wraps, with a letter tipped in. -
1854 Some Account of the Roman Villa, and the Discoveries made on Borough HillLondon: 1854A very scarce copy of this illustrated work on the discoveries at the Roman Villa on the Borough Hill. -
1863 On the Discovery of the Priory of Austin Friars at Ludlow Communicated to the Society of AntiquitiesLondon: 1863A very scarce copy of this illustrated work on the discovery of Austin Friars Priory at Ludlow. -
c1960-87 A Collection of Longleat Survey MagazinesWiltshire; England; Lemington Spa, Warwickshire : c1960-87A lovely collection of bright magazines containing the history, antiquities and delights of Longleat and the Thynnes family. -
1965 Historical Studies of MummiesCairo; Chicago: 1965Two very smart short studies on mummies and mummification, with charming coloured illustrations to one and both containing photographs. -
1935 British Optical Association Library Catalogue Volume IILondon: 1935An interesting catalogue and bibliography on works on Optometry, created by the British Optical Association and bound in a crushed quarter morocco binding. -
1990 A Guide to Western Historical Scripts from Antiquity to 1600London: 1990A fascinating guide to the major historical phases of scripts, with illustrations and transcriptions for each. -
1974 The Sphinx and the MegalithsLondon: 1974A very smart first edition of this illustrated study of the neolithic structures of Stone Henge and the ancient Egyptian Sphinx. -
1970 King Sun: In Search of AkhenatenLondon: 1970A very smart first edition of this illustrated work on the "Heretic Pharaoh" Akhenaten. -
1974 The Medes and the Persians: Conquerors and DiplomatsLondon: 1974A very smart first edition of this illustrated work on archaeological discoveries on the ancient Medes and Persians. -
1982 The Tomb-Builders of the PharaohsLondon: 1982A very smart first edition of this illustrated work on the lives of tomb builders in Ancient Egypt. -
1993 The Rape of TutankhamunLondon: 1993A smart first edition of this brightly illustrated work on the discovery and exploitation of the tomb of Tutankhamun. -
1833 The British Museum, Elgin and Phigaleian MarblesLondon: 1833The first edition of Henry Ellis' uncommon work on the Elgin and Phigaleian Marbles, illustrated throughout. -
1968 Catalogue of Egyptian Antiquities in the British Museum. I: Mummies and Human RemainsLondon: 1968An excellent first edition copy of this volume, recording the mummies and human remains held at the British Museum, in a catalogue of Egyptian antiquities. -
1993-2020 32vols Sudan & Nubia: The Sudan Archaeological Research Society Newsletters and BulletinsLondon: 1993-2020A collection of thirty-one newsletters and bulletins, and one publication, concerning the work of the Sudan Archaeological Research Society. -
1965-66 Thebes of the Pharaohs and Isfahan: Pearl of PersiaLondon: 1965-1966A richly illustrated pair of works, one exploring the monuments of Thebes and the other discussing the splendid architecture of Isfahan. -
2000-2021 11vols Ancient Egypt: The History, People and Culture of the Nile Valley, Volume 1 to 22Manchester: 2000-2021A smart set of eleven binders, containing 117 issues of this world-leading Egyptology magazine, from the first issue to the November/December 2021 issue. -
1996-1997 2vol The Complete Valley of the Kings & The Complete PyramidsLondon: 1996-1997Two very smart first edition works on ancient Egyptian sites from Thames and Hudson, with illustrations throughout. -
2003 The Encyclopaedia of Ancient Egyptian ArchitectureLondon: 2003A very smart first English edition of this complete encyclopaedia of ancient Egyptian architecture, with illustrations. -
1973 Secrets of the Great PyramidLondon: 1973A smart copy of this highly illustrated study of the Great Pyramid from American writer Peter Tompkins. -
1983 Thera: Pompeii of the ancient Aegean: Excavations at Akrotiri 1967-79London: 1983An excellent first edition of Doumas' fascinating study of ancient Akrotiri, considered to be one of the most completely preserved prehistoric site in Europe. -
1979 PalmyraLondon: 1979A very smart first edition of this highly illustrated work on the fascinating ancient site of Palmyra. -
1990 Egypt Classical Art ToursLondon: 1990A near fine set of two illustrated works from the 'Classical Art Tours' series, taking the reader through some of the greatest artistic wonders of Egypt. -
1962-1971 12vols The Cambridge Ancient HistoryCambridge: 1962-1971Twelve fascicles of the revised edition of Volumes I and II of the Cambridge Ancient History, published before the complete edition. -
1712 An Account of the Sepulchers of the Antients, And a Description of Their MonumentsLondon: 1712The author's presentation copy of this vanishingly scarce account of ancient sepulchers, written by John Mack Gregory. -
1969-1970 Great Museums of the WorldLondon: 1969-1970A brilliant set of three works from the 'Great Museums of the World' series, each richly illustrated throughout. -
1963 The Glory of EgyptLondon: 1963The pleasing second impression of this immersive portrait of Egypt, together with a series of striking photographs. -
1966 EgyptLondon: 1966A richly illustrated book on Egypt and its many visual wonders, from British journalist Leonard Cottrell. -
1986 Science in Egyptology: Proceedings of the 'Science in Egyptology' SymposiaManchester: 1986A bright first edition of this collection of lectures from the 'Science in Egyptology' symposia in Manchester. -
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2009-2014 4vol Amarna Sunset, Poisoned Legacy, Afterglow of Empire, & Amarna SunriseCairo: 2009-2014A smart four volume set of first edition texts from English Egyptologist Aidan Dodson, signed by the author.