Archaeology & Antiquities
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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.
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1974 Pannonia and Upper MoesiaLondon and Boston: 1974The first English language translation of Andras Mocsy's survey of the Middle Danube Provinces from Iron Age to the beginning of the Great Migrations.
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1855 The Wiltshire Archaeological and Natural History Magazine, Volume IIDevises; London: 1855Volume II of The Wiltshire Archaeological and Natural History Society Magazine, illustrated throughout and handsomely bound in quarter calf.
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1981 Artificial Curiosities from the Northwest Coast of AmericaLondon: 1981Fascinating first edition illustrated catalogue of the native American artefacts from Captain James Cook's third voyage in the British Museum, complete with dust wrapper.
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1924 The Book of SilchesterLondon: 1924A two volume limited edition on the history of Silchester, from the library of David T. D. Clarke, an archaeological author.
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1819 Remarks on a Brass Medal of our SaviourDublin: 1819A scarce description of medals depicting Jesus Christ, as found in the Friar's Walk near Cork, written by Henry J. Monck Mason.
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1893 The Industrial Arts of the Anglo-SaxonsLondon: 1893The first edition of this richly illustrated study of the industrial arts of the Anglo-Saxons, with a 'publisher's compliments' stamp to the verso of the front free endpaper.
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1851 A Popular Account of Discoveries at NinevehLondon: 1851The abridged edition of this important work, complete with folding plates.
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1770 A General View of Ancient History, Chronology, and GeographyLondon: 1770The second edition of Thomas Stackhouse's scarce, eighteenth century compendium regarding ancient history and geography, complete with folding charts in colour.
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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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1825 The Orations of Demosthenes Pronounced to Excite the Athenians against Philip, King of MacedonLondon : 1825Containing Greek orator's discourses for Athenians against Philip, the King of Macedon.
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1882 Old Church Plate in the Diocese of CarlisleCarlisle and London: 1882A first edition exploration of the relics of Carlisle edited by R. S. Ferguson, with illustrations.
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1804 Celtic Researches on the Origins, Traditions and Language of the Ancient BritonsLondon: 1804The first edition of this Celtic scholar's influential but inaccurate work.
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1886 Romano-British Mosaic PavementsLondon: 1886A lovely first edition on Roman mosaics in Britain, richly illustrated and with folding plates.
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1935-43 The Excavation of Maiden Castle, DorsetOxford: 1935-43Three detailed works on the excavations at Maiden Castle in Dorset, a first-hand account by the leader of the project, Mortimer Wheeler.
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1821 A Letter to the Committee of the Essex and Colchester General Hospital Upon the RecentLondon: 1821A very scarce illustrated letter from Edward Hay following the discovery of a Roman Theban Sphinx statue at a hospital in Essex.
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1904-9 A Collection of Papers from the British Archaeological AssociationLondon: 1904-9A collection of thirty-two articles extracted from the Journal of the British Archaeological Association, illustrated with folding plates.
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1889 Compendious Description of the Museums of Ancient SculptureRome: 1889The third edition of this description of the ancient Roman and Greek sculptures found in the Vatican Museums, illustrated with a folding map.
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1935 Catalogue of Plate Belonging to the Duke of Portland E Alfred Jones LimitedLondon : 1935A limited-edition catalogue of the silver and gold plate belonging to the Duke of Portland.
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1820 A Description of an Ancient Drawing in the Red Book of the Exchequer in IrelandDublin: 1820A scarce description of a thirteenth century manuscript illustration, smartly bound.
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1974 Tombes Geometriques D'Argos, I (1952-1958)Paris: 1974A first French volume exploring the archeology of Argos, with illustrations.
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1967 Peeblesshire: an Inventory of Ancient MonumentsNot Stated : 1967Bright first edition of this extensive illustrated study of the ancient and historical monuments of Peeblesshire.
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1972 King Solomon's Temple in the Masonic TraditionLondon: 1972The first edition of this fascinating study of King Solomon's Temple in relation to the Masonic tradition, illustrated.
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1978 Medallic Illustrations of the History of Great Britain and Ireland to the Death of George IILondon: 1978A near fine facsimile of the 1885 work by Edward Hawkins on the medallic history of Great Britain, illustrated throughout, complete in two volumes.
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1933-64 Troy Various Articles Rebound Collection of Studies and PapersVarious : 1933-1964A unique and fascinating collection of works exploring Troy
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1936-8 3Vol G Crawford Roland Austin Antiquity A Quarterly Review of ArcheologyGloucester: 1936-8A comprehensive collection of Antiquity an illustrated journal of Archaeology
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1876 Dates and Data Relating to Religious Anthropology and Biblical ArchaeologyLondon : 1876A scarce work investigating biblical anthropology and history.
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1970 Boardman Greek Gems and Finger Rings Bronze Age to Late Classical PhotosLondon: 1970A first edition of this study of Ancient Greek jewellery, from the early Bronze Age to the fourth century B.C.
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c1914 Tapestry Weaving in EnglandLondon: c1914A lovely copy of this work on English tapestry weaving, with 60 plates and illustrations.
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1941 Peter Parley's Tales about Greece and RomeLondon: [1941]Smart copy of Peter Parley's popular tales of Greece and Rome, in a charming Talwin Morris style publisher's binding.
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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.