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Archaeology & Antiquities
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1920 Ancient EgyptLondon: 1920A reputable history of ancient Egypt from British scholar George Rawlinson, embellished with pleasing illustrations and folding maps. -
1998 Semna-KummaLondon: 1998An excellent two-volume set containing the epigraphic surveys of the New-Kingdom temples of Semna and Kumma in Lower Nubia. -
1927 A Century of Excavation in the Land of the PharaohsLondon: 1927A bright copy of this historical account dedicated to the pioneering archaeologists of Ancient Egypt. -
1877 The Puzzle of Life and How it Has Been Put TogetherLondon: 1877The very scarce first edition of this simplified history of life on Earth designed for young readers, with monochrome plates throughout. -
1910 Worcester PorcelainLondon: 1910Beautifully illustrated throughout, with many colour plates, this is a detailed history of the work of the Royal Worcester porcelain company. -
1931 The World in the PastLondon: 1931A richly illustrated natural history work exploring the vast ages of the Earth through the centuries. -
2008 Early Human Kinship: From Sex to Social ReproductionMassachusetts: 2008A very smart first edition of this fascinating breakthrough exploration of the beginnings of organised kinship, illustrated throughout. -
1982 Cacus and Marsyas in Etrusco-Roman LegendPrinceton: 1982The first edition of this interesting work, examining representations of the mythological figures Cacus and Marsyas in classical art. -
1896 The Ruined Cities of MashonalandLondon: 1896An illustrated account of James Theodore Bent's excavations at Mashonaland, a new edition with an additional chapter. -
1934 A Guide to ElephantaDelhi: 1934A smart first edition of this uncommon guide to Elephanta and its caves, illustrated with plates throughout. -
1870 The Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and PersiansLondon: 1870The nineteenth edition of French historian Charles Rollin's highly informative study of the ancient world, illustrated with folding maps. -
1928-1930 Catalogue of English Porcelain Earthenware Vol I and Vol IILondon: 1928-1930Two volumes of this impressive catalogue describing the extensive collection of porcelain and earthenware previously belonging to Charles Schreiber. -
1876-1944 The Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society with Journal of the Royal Central Asian SocietyBombay; London: 1876-1944An impressive collection of issues from two societies, the Central Asian Society and the Bombay Natural History Society. -
1912 A Short Guide to the American Antiquities in the British MuseumLondon: 1912An uncommon guide to the American antiquities and archaeological items held at the British Museum, illustrated throughout. -
c1930 Antique BrassfoundryNot Stated: c1930A very scarce illustrated catalogue containing a wide array of antique brass pieces. -
1978 English Engraved Silver 1150-1900London: 1978A profusely illustrated work on the history of English silver engravements through the centuries. -
1991-1992 Perspectives on Indo-European Language, Culture and ReligionVirginia : 1991-1992A very smart two-volume set of essays on Indo-European studies, discussing perspectives on origins, speech and archaeological findings. -
1987 Proto-Indo-European The Archaeology of a Linguistic ProblemWashington, D.C.: 1987A comprehensive look at the factors involved in the study of the Proto-Indo-European language, dedicated to Lithuanian archaeologist Marija Gimbutas. -
1967 The Dorak AffairLondon: 1967A fascinating account of the author's investigations into the mystery involving a British archaeologist who got banned from excavating in Turkey after the disappearance of one of his discoveries. -
1935 Scientific Aids for the Study of ManuscriptsNot Stated: 1935A first edition copy of this uncommon guide to studying manuscripts, with information on the use of scientific instruments. -
1905 Rome and Pompeii Archaeological RamblesLondon: 1905The second impression of this thorough archaeological study of Rome and Pompeii, with folding plans throughout. -
1928 Excavations at Ur Abstract of a LectureLondon : 1928An intriguing abstract of a lecture by archaeologist Charles Leonard Woolley on one of his excavations at Ur. -
1901 The Natural History and Antiquities of SelborneLondon : 1901A facsimile edition of Gilbert White's letters and other materials accounting his observations and thoughts of nature and histories of Sherborne. -
1884 Outlines of Historic OrnamentLondon: 1884The very scarce first UK edition of this charmingly illustrated study of historical ornaments. -
1924 Astrology of The Ancient EgyptiansLondon: 1924A very scarce, first edition of this historical study of the astrological beliefs of the ancient Egyptians. -
1785-91 The Antiquities of England, Wales and IrelandLondon: [1785] - 1791The new edition of this work on the antiquities of England and Wales by Francis Grose, bound in full calf. -
1930 A Catalogue of the Entire Contents of the Hotel Cecil Strand W.C.London: 1930A vanishingly scarce catalogue detailing the auction selling the entire contents of the Hotel Cecil in London. -
1818 Archaeologia Graeca, or, The Antiquities of GreeceEdinburgh: 1818An expansive study on the antiquities of Greece, a fascinating work by John Potter, complete with plates and a folding map. -
1721-22 Antiquity Explained, and Represented in SculpturesLondon: 1721-22The extensive study on global antiquities by Bernard de Montfaucon, an illustrated work here translated into English. -
1813 2vol Archaeologia Graeca, or the Antiquities of GreeceEdinburgh: 1813A complete two volume set of this detailed study of ancient Greek antiquity. -
1880 Local Gleanings: An Archaeological & Historical MagazineManchester: 1880Volume one of this archaeological and historical magazine on Lancashire and Cheshire, with illustrations throughout. -
1836 Panorama of the City of ChesterChester: 1836The first edition of this scarce directory for the city of Chester written by Joseph Hemingway. -
1923 Babylonian ProblemsLondon: 1923A smart first edition of this illustrated archaeological study of Babylonia, with folding maps to the rear. -
1724 Romae Antiquae Notitia: Or, the Antiquities of RomeDublin: 1724The seventh edition of Church of England cleric Basil Kennett's richly illustrated historical study of Ancient Rome. -
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1924 Ancient Earthworks and Camps of SomersetCheltenham: 1924A signed limited edition copy of this collection of drawings of British, Saxon and Roman camps in Somerset. -
1986 Exploration of a Drowned LandscapeLondon: 1986A lovely copy of this fascinating work on the archaeology and history of the Isles of Scilly.