AUD 
CAD 
EUR 
HKD 
PLN 
SGD 
CHF 
USD 
+44 01225 448831
Archaeology & Antiquities
-
1903 Musee PrehistoriqueParis: 1903A prehistorical study by G. and A. Mortillet, illustrated with one hundred and fifty plates, the second edition. -
1901 Catalogue of Pictures and Historical RelicsLondon: 1901A scarce, illustrated exhibition catalogue for Madame Tussaud's displays of arts and relics associated with the Napoleonic era. -
1798 2Vol Athenian LettersLondon: 1798The first illustrated edition of this epistolary work consisting of fictional letters purportedly written during the Peloponnesian War. -
1824-27 The History and Antiquities of LewesSussex: 1824-27An excellent first edition of T. W. Horsfield's richly illustrated history of Lewes, Sussex. -
1888 The Republic of PlatoOxford: 1888A splendid prize-bound example of Plato's important work on justice and the ideal state, bound by Bickers & Son for Charterhouse. -
1824-27 The History and Antiquities of LewesSussex; London: 1824-27A first edition of Thomas Walker Horsfield's important study into the history ancient and modern of Lewes, Sussex, illustrated with engravings and folding plates. -
2001 London Silver-Hilted SwordsLeeds: 2001A very scarce first edition work studying the makers, suppliers and traders of silver-hilted swords in London, from the seventeenth century to the present day. -
1920 Studies of the Greek PoetsLondon: 1920A third edition copy of this analytical work on the ancient Greek poets, written by 19th century literary critic John Addington Symonds. -
1874 Our Inheritance in the Great PyramidLondon: 1874A remarkable work on the construction of the Pyramids of Giza written by astronomer Charles Piazzi Smyth, illustrated with plates. -
1907 Gizeh and RifehLondon: 1907An excellent illustrated first edition regarding excavations at Gizeh and Rifeh written by Flinders Petrie. -
1951 A LandLondon: 1951A beautifully illustrated first edition copy of Jacquetta Hawkes' unique geological and archaeological work, with vivid colour plates by Henry Moore. -
1876 The Seventh Great Oriental MonarchyLondon: 1876The first edition of this illustrated study of early history of Western Asia, and the Persian Empire. Featuring a folding map and colour frontispiece. -
1850 Illustrations of Discoveries at NinevehLondon: 1850A very scarce first edition work featuring illustrations based upon Botta's discoveries at Nineveh, and supplemented with translations of the letters he wrote at the time. -
1905 Roman Roads in BritainLondon: 1905A second and revised edition of this uncommon work on Roman roads in Great Britain, published in the early twentieth century and including original folding maps. -
1920 Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan, or the Central Western Rajput StatesLondon: 1920Two volumes from a 1920 edition of Tod's historical and cultural exploration of Rajasthan, with illustrated plates and a folding table. -
c1860 Old EnglandLondon: c1860Charles Knight survey of English history through a pictorial volume depicting its antiquities. -
1814 Outlines From the Figures and Compositions Upon the Greek, Roman, and Etruscan VasesLondon: 1814The second edition of William Hamilton's study of the antique vases in his collection, illustrated with sixty-two detailed engraved plates. -
1890 L'Architecture de Ve au XVIIe Siecle et les Arts que en DependentParis: 1890A richly illustrated account of architecture from between the fifth and seventeenth century. -
1931 The Greek CommonwealthOxford: 1931The fifth edition of this fascinating study of ancient Greek's politics and economics. -
1795 The Ancient HistoryLondon: 1795The ninth edition of this complete set in ten uniformly bound volumes exploring the ancient history of parts of Africa and Asia, illustrated with copper plates. -
1925 Six Greek SculptorsLondon: 1925A smart copy of this work on ancient Greek sculptors and sculpture, in half calf binding. The third impression of this work by English archaeologist Ernest Arthur Gardner. -
c1921 Mythologie de la Grece AntiqueParis: c1921A smart, fourth edition copy of this work on ancient Greek mythology, illustrated throughout and written by P. Decharme, former professor at the University of Paris. -
1948-1966 The Meare Lake VillageTaunton: 1948-1966A fascinating report on the excavations and relics from the Iron Age settlement on the Somerset Levels at Meare Lake Village, complete with illustrated and folding plates. -
1984 5vols Christie's on the Premises, Elveden HallLondon: 1984An excellent five volume collection of auction catalogues dedicated to the sale of items from the grand stately home, Elveden Hall. Housed in the publisher's original bright slip case. -
1920 Old Bristol PotteriesBristol: 1920The first edition of this study of Bristol's place in the history of ceramics and pottery in England, illustrated throughout. -
1895 The Ruined Cities of MashonalandLondon: 1895A scarce edition of this fascinating account of an English archaeologist's excavations in northern Zimbabwe, illustrated throughout. -
1828 C. Suetonii Tranquili Duodecim Caesares Et Minora Quae Supersunt Opera Baumgartenii-Crusii CommentarioParis: 1828A uniformly bound two volume set of 'The Twelve Caesars', a work by Roman historian Gaius Suetonius Tranquillus. In Latin. -
1888-1912 Proceedings of the Clifton Antiquarian ClubBristol: 1888-1912A smart set of works concerning the proceedings of the Clifton Antiquarian Club from 1884 to 1912, illustrated throughout. -
1873 Two Centuries of Ceramic Art in BristolLondon: 1873The first edition of this extensive investigation into the history of ceramic manufacture in Bristol. Illustrated throughout, and in a smart half morocco binding. -
1942 Primitive Scenes and FestivalsLondon: 1942An excellent first edition copy of this anthropological work by Sacheverell Sitwell, who examines primitive stone monuments and cave paintings. -
1899 The Book of the DeadLondon: 1899An uncommon reproduction of these Egyptian funerary papyri. Printed together under the title 'The Book of the Dead' with brief explanations in English regarding the hieroglyphs and iconography. -
1852 Caledonia Romana: a Descriptive Account of the Roman Antiquities of ScotlandEdinburgh: 1852A scarce edition of this study of the Roman antiquities of Scotland, illustrated with numerous plates and folding maps. -
1906 The Roman Forts on the Bar Hill DumbartonshireGlasgow: 1906A Maclehose bound first edition copy of this topographical work on Roman forts discovered in Dumbartonshire, an association copy presented from the man who owned the land on which the forts were discovered. -
1803 Archaeologia, Or Miscellaneous Tracts Relating to Antiquity, Vol 14: An Account of Antiquities Found in SomersetshireLondon: 1803A very scarce and smart rebound excerpt from 'Archaeologia, Or Miscellaneous Tracts Relating to Antiquity, Volume 14', concerning discoveries found in Somersetshire in 1801. -
Signed
1941 The Moulids of EgyptLondon: 1941A signed first edition of Mcpherson's study on the popular Muslim and Coptic festivals in Cairo.
