Archaeology & Antiquities
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1886-1943 10vol Bristol and Gloucestershire Archaeological Society IllusGloucester: 1886 - 1943A uniformly bound ten volume set of the transactions of the Bristol and Gloucestershire Archaeological Society, with interesting articles on various historical and archaeological subjects, and illustrations throughout.
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1902 Studies of Ancient RomeBoston and New York: [1902]A group of three bright studies of ancient Rome by Rodolfo Lanciani, lavishly illustrated.
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1906-1918 Bericht uber die Fortschritte der Romisch-Germanischen KommissionFrankfurt am Main: 1906-1918Five first edition volumes of the reports of the archaeological reports of the Romano-Germanic Commission, discussing research completed between 1905 and 1917, and illustrated throughout.
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1879 Antichita Romane Libri CinqueTurin: 1879A very scarce copy of Pier Luigi Donini's book on roman antiques.
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1852 Report on Excavations Made on the Site of the Roman Castrum at Lymne in Kent in 1850London: 1852The scarce first edition of Charles Roach Smith's account of the excavations he made in Lymne, Kent, in 1850.
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1854 Stories from the Classics Adapted for the YoungLondon: 1854A leather bound copy containing Ancient Greek myths for children, written and illustrated by Elizabeth and Mary Kirby.
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1910 Worcester PorcelainLondon: 1910Beautifully illustrated throughout, with many colour plates, this is a striking history of the work of the Royal Worcester porcelain company.
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1953-1961 22Vol Antiquity A Quarterly Review of Archeology Illustrated ScarceNewbury: 1952-1961A scarce extended collection of Antiquity an illustrated Archaeological review
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1822 The History and Antiquities of the Town of Ludlow and its Ancient CastleLondon : 1822A scarce edition of this local interest book on Ludlow.
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1811 The History and Antiquities of GloucesterGloucester: 1811The scarce first edition of this illustrated account of the history of Gloucester, by Thomas Rudge.
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1833 The Natural History and Antiquities of SelborneLondon: 1833A smart copy of Gilbert White's important work of natural history, in a full calf prize binding.
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1803 Excellentium Imperatorum Vitae Cum Fragmentis Variis Lectionibus et Indice LocupletissimoOxonii: 1803A smart leatherbound copy of this Latin history of Emperors.
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1880-1887 6 Volumes of The Journal of Hellenic Studies Bound in 4London; Cambridge: 1880 - 1887Six scarce early volumes from the Journal of Hellenic Studies, accompanied by a numismatic index
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1891-1898 18 parts in 1 Oxfordshire Archaeological SocietyBanbury; London: 1891-1898A half calf bound collection of reports from the Oxfordshire Archaeological Society between 1891 and 1898, offering a comprehensive view of the Society's activities..
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1970 2vols American Silver in the Yale University Art GalleryNew Haven: 1970A lovely first edition of this work on the American silver collection in Yale University Art Gallery, with original slipcase.
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1820 Romae Antiquae Noticia; or the Antiquities of RomeEdinburgh: 1820An illustrated look into Roman antiquities by Basil Kennett, illustrated with folding plates.
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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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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.
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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.
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1866 2Vol Histoire des Poteries, Faiences et PorcelainesParis: 1866A French language study of the history of porcelain, featuring much ephemera, including signed letters from the author of the preface. -
1899 Catalogue of the Fossil Bryozoa in the Department of Geology British MuseumLondon: 1899A complete first edition set of this uncommon work regarding the Fossil Bryozoa in the British Museum.
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1887 2volin1 Egypt Descriptive Historical and Picturesque G Ebers IllustratedLondon; Paris; New York; Melbourne: 1887G. Ebers' fascinating work of Egyptology, complete in two volumes bound in one, and illustrated profusely throughout.
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C1922 DERBYSHIRE Local History Guyana ArchaeologicalDerby: c1922A collection of nineteen articles by Henry Kirk MA., BCL., dating from 1891 to 1922, the majority from the Derbyshire Archaeological and Natural History Society's Journal. With a number of illustrations and photographic plates.
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1909 The Thoughts of Marcus AureliusLondon: 1909A scarce copy of George Long's translation of the thoughts of Marcus Aurelius, bound in full vellum.
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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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1981 The Standard Guide to South Asian Coins and Paper Money Since 1556 ADWisconsin: 1981A fine first edition of this extensive guide to money of South Asia since 1556AD, profusely illustrated.
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1899 Pipes and Smoking Customs of the American Aborigines McGuireWashington: 1899A fascinating work published by the Smithsonian Institution; offering a detailed history about the earliest tobacco users, based on the material held in the U.S. National Museum.
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1836 The Counties of Chester, Derby, Leicester, Lincoln, and Rutland, IllustratedLondon, Paris, and New York: 1836The first edition of this volume exploring the picturesque beauty of various locations in England, with the detailed engravings of Thomas Allom.
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1930 The Island Builders of the PacificLondon: 1930A illustrated first edition of this work on the people of Mala by Walter Ivens.
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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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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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1929 Glory GREECE Hellenic Culture J.C. STOBART IllusLondon: 1929A smart copy of this interesting and beautifully illustrated account of Ancient Greece.
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1970 The Natural History and Antiquities of Selborne 1789Menston: 1970A smart facsimile edition of this detailed study of this important study on the natural history and antiquities of Selbourne, with illustrations.
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1897-1908 3vols The Reliquary and Illustrated Archaeologist: A Quarterly Journal and Review; New Series, Vol. III, VI, XIVLondon: 1897-1908Three volumes of this Victorian quarterly journal concerning fascinating archaeological discoveries and old cultural traditions.
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1835-1847 Bent's Literary AdvertiserLondon: 1835-1847Two volumes of many scarce issues from Bent's Literary Advisor book trade journal from the early nineteenth century.
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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.