Archaeology & Antiquities
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1924 Jews and Christians in Egypt: The Jewish Troubles in Alexandria and the Athanasian ControversyLondon: 1924A very smart examination of Greek papyri held in the British Museum.
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1975 The Late New Kingdom in Egypt (c. 1300-664 B.C.)Warminster : 1975An uncommon investigation into the genealogy and chronology in Late New Kingdom Egypt.
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1897 A Catalogue of the Egyptian Antiquities in the Possession of F. G. Hilton PriceLondon: 1897A very scarce first edition of this illustrated catalogue of the Egyptian antiquities held by English antiquarian F. G. Hilton Price.
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1870 Flint Chips: A Guide to Pre-Historic ArchaeologyLondon: 1870A very scarce first edition of this illustrated guide to pre-historic archaeology from English curator Edward T. Stevens.
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1854 John Guy's Popular Elementary Catechisms History of RomeLondon: 1854The first edition of this illustrated, mid-nineteenth-century catechism relating to the history of Rome, quarter bound in the original publisher's cloth and engraved paper wraps.
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1840 A Numismatic ManualLondon: 1840John Yonge Akerman's impressively detailed guide to the coins of various regions, illustrated with seventeen plates.
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1846 Ancient Egypt, Her Testimony to the Truth of the BibleLondon: 1846The first edition of this illustrated study of the connection between Ancient Egyptian tombs and the Christian Bible.
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1896 Private Letters of Edward Gibbon 1753-1794London: 1896This first edition of historian Edward Gibbon's private letters collected in two volumes, full bound in the original publisher's cloth and decorated with Edward Gibbon's gilt crest.
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1971 Some Medieval Archiepiscopal PalacesLondon: 1971A scarce copy of this essay on Medieval archiepiscopal palaces, reprinted from the Archaeological Journal.
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1897 Relics of the Great Marquis of MontroseEdinburgh: 1897A signed presentation copy of this very scarce study of the relics of Scottish nobleman the Marquis of Montrose. -
1995 Excavations at York Minster Volume I Roman to Norman: The Roman Legionary Fortress at YorkSwindon : 1995A terrific copy of this very scarce and absorbing two-volume work, illuminating the many artefacts excavated at York Minster.
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1926-1945 Transactions and a General Index of the Essex Archaeological SocietyColchester : 1926-1945A trio of journals containing studies of Essex's archaeologies, including a General Index and plates.
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1882 Atlantis: The Antediluvian WorldNew York: 1882The scarce first edition of Ignatius L. Donnelly's pseudoarchaeological work, in which the author suggests all ancient civilisations were descendants of Atlantis.
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1957 Basel: Denkschrift Zur Erinnerung an Die Vor 2000 Jahren Erfolgte Grundung Der Colonia RauricaBasel: 1957A smart copy of this memorial work on the foundation of Colonia Raurica, near Basel, Switzerland. In the original German.
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1938-1951 6vols in 1 The Antique Dealers' Fair and Exhibition: Handbook of ExhibitorsLondon: 1938-1951A collection of six handbooks of exhibitors for the London Antique Dealers' Fair and Exhibition, from 1938 to 1951.
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1906-1913 Works from the Batsford's Collector's LibraryLondon: 1906-1913A wonderful selection of books that each offer a richly illustrated study of various ceramics, glasswork and pottery.
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1942 Birmingham Archaeological Society: Report on Excavations at WroxeterOxford: 1942A scarce first edition of this archeological study of Wroxeter and the Roman city of Viroconium from British archaeologist Donald Atkinson.
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c1933 Plates From Traite des Monnaies Grecques et RomainesParis: c1933A volume of plates showing the coins of the Arsacid dynasty.
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2003 British Glass 1800-1914Suffolk: 2003A comprehensive historical study of the Golden Age of British glassmaking, decorated throughout with stunning colour photographs.
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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.
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2003 The Collector and Researchers Guide to the Great War II: Small Arms, Munitions, MilitariaEssex: 2003A signed, numbered copy of this privately published guide to identifying the arms, munitions and militaria of the Great War. -
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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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1993 The Rape of TutankhamunLondon: 1993A smart first edition of this brightly illustrated work on the discovery and exploitation of the tomb of Tutankhamun.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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1979 PalmyraLondon: 1979A very smart first edition of this highly illustrated work on the fascinating ancient site of Palmyra.