Archaeology & Antiquities
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1970 Coalport and Coalbrookdale PorcelainsLondon: 1970An invaluable reference guide to Coalport and Coalbrookdale porcelain for collectors, with colour plates.
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1968 Archaic Greek Gems: Schools and Artists in the Sixth and Early Fifth Centuries BCEvanston: 1968A first edition copy of this comprehensive work on the engraved gems of ancient Greece by notable art historian Sir John Boardman.
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1815 Vetusta Monumenta Quae Ad Rerum Britannicarum1815: 1815The very scarce fourth volume of this collection of plates of ancient monuments.
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1940 Viking Antiquities in Great Britain and Ireland, Parts II, IV and VOslo: 1940Three first edition volumes of Haakon Shetelig's richly illustrated study of Viking antiquities discovered in the British Isles, Ireland, and Western Europe more generally.
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1814-16 The History and Antiquities of Cathedral Church of Norwich and SalisburyLondon: 1814-1816Two first edition copies of John Britton's architectural and historical works on the Cathedral Churches of Norwich and Salisbury, bound into one volume.
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1856 The History and Antiquities of Westminster AbbeyLondon: 1856A handsome work on the history and antiquities of Westminster Abbey, with numerous beautiful illustrations by John Preston Neale.
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1909 New Light on Ancient EgyptLondon: 1909An exceptionally bright copy of an early impression of the English language edition of Maspero's study of ancient Egypt.
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1964 History of CartographyLondon: 1964A beautifully illustrated revised and enlarged edition of the history of cartography.
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1849 Nineveh and its RemainsLondon: 1849Lovely original condition for this first edition work by Austen Henry Layard regarding the ancient Assyrian city of Nineveh, of which he excavated.
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1934 From Fetish to God in Ancient EgyptOxford; London : 1934A smart first edition work on the religions of Ancient Egypt, by the renowned Egyptologist, E. A. Wallis Budge.
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1837-41 Manners and Customs of the Ancient EgyptiansLondon: 1837-1841Two first volumes, one first edition, one second edition, from Wilkinson's popular series on the customs of Ancient Egyptians.
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1902 The Diamond Mines of South AfricaNew York: 1902The first edition of Gardner F Williams's sought after history of South African diamond mines.
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1929 The Wetherfield Collection of 222 ClocksNot Stated: 1929A second edition of this illustrated catalogue of the Wetherfield collection of 222 clocks, sold at auction in 1928.
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2002 Spheres, The Art of the Celestial MechanicParis: 2002The uncommon first edition of this catalogue of antique globes and spheres in the original dust wrapper.
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2016 Art Deco SculptureLondon: 2016First edition of this beautifully illustrated study of 'art deco' sculpture in the original dust wrapper.
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1836 Grammaire Egyptienne ou Principes Généraux de L'écriture Sacrée EgyptienneParis: 1836The scarce first edition of this language study of Egyptian grammar with beautiful hieroglyphics.
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1893 The Mummy Chapters on Egyptian Funeral ArchaeologyCambridge: 1893The uncommon first edition of this illustrated Ancient Egyptian history by E. A. Wallis Budge.
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1986 The Pyramid Builders of Ancient EgyptLondon, Boston and Henley: 1986A review copy of the first edition of this Ancient Egyptian history in the original dust wrapper.
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1984 Pharaoh's People Scenes from Life in Imperial EgyptLondon, Sydney and Toronto: 1984A review copy of the first edition of this Ancient Egyptian history in the original dust wrapper.
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1968 Ancient Egyptian Glass and GlazesNew York: 1968The first edition of this catalogue of Ancient Egyptian antiques held at the Brooklyn Museum.
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1909 Notes from a Collector's CatalogueLondon: 1909The first edition of this book documenting an antique collectors catalogue.
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1899 Books on Egypt and ChaldaeaLondon: 1899-02A first and second impression of these books on Egypt by E. A. Wallis-Budge.
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1988 Pharaohs And Mortals: Egyptian Art In The Middle KingdomCambridge: 1988A first edition copy of this study of Egyptian art in the Middle Kingdom, in the original unclipped dust wrapper.
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1931 Through Basque to Minoan: Transliterations and Translations of the Minoan TabletsLondon: 1931The first edition of this scarce language study of the Minoan Tablets, a presentation copy from the author, F.G. Gordon, to an acquaintance of his daughter. -
1969 The Art of Ancient EgyptLondon: 1969A bright copy of this study of ancient Egyptian art and antiquities, with the original unclipped dust wrapper and slipcase.
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1975 Aboriginal ArtefactsAdelaide: 1975A fascinating first edition copy of this work exploring Aboriginal artefacts, with illustrations in colour.
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1835 Pompeiana: The Topography, Edifices and Ornaments of Pompeii, the Result of Excavations since 1819London: 1835A scarce copy of the richly illustrated second edition of William Gell's important study of nineteenth century excavations at Pompeii.
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1902 The Sacred Beetle: A Popular Treatise on Egyptian Scarabs in Art and HistoryLondon: 1902A bright copy of the first edition of John Ward's study of the role of the scarab in Egyptian art and history.
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1911 Exploraciones Arqueologicas en las Provincias de Tucuman y CatamarcaBuenos Aires: 1911A first edition copy of Bruch's account of his archaeological discoveries in Argentina; a scarce work.
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1936 Ancient Life in Mexico and Central AmericaIndianapolis and New York: 1936The first edition of this illustrated history of ancient Central America.
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1930 The Ayar-IncasNew York: 1930The first edition of this two volume historical and archaeological study of the Incas with illustrations.
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1893 Ten Years' Digging in EgyptLondon: 1893A second edition copy of Petrie's illustrated account of his archaeological findings in Egypt between 1881 and 1891, in unusually bright condition.
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1914 Wall Decorations of Egyptian TombsLondon: 1914A scarce volume illustrative of the beautiful decorative art of Egyptian tombs from examples in the British Museum.
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1895 Prehistoric Man in AyrshireLondon: 1895The scarce first edition of this historical study into prehistoric times in Ayrshire with illustrations and maps.
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1851 Melanges d'Archeologie, d'Histoire et de LitteratureParis: 1851Volume II from the French series 'Melanges d'Archeologie, d'Histoire et Litterature', illustrated throughout and handsomely bound in half morocco.
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1971 Jewels of the PharaohsLondon: 1971The first edition of this history of Ancient Egypt regarding its jewellery with illustrations.