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Alderney´s Elizabethan Wreck “As Chronicled in the Alderney Journal“
Documents the discovery in 1991 of the Elizabeth shipwreck off the coast of Alderney and records the chronology of investigation, recovery and recording of wreck artefacts up to 1994. Booklet. 28 pages. Many illustrations and large wreck location map. Good clean condition.
The Stevensons - Pioneers of Coastal Lights
Short synopsis of the engineering works of Robert Stevenson and his sons - roads, railways, bridges, but most particularly, lighthouses. 16 page illustrated booklet publishes as a Supplement to the journal Industrial Archaeology. Good clean condition. Cat No 2237
Art and Tao: An Exhibition of Taoist Symbolism in Chinese Art
An exhibition catalogue showcasing the masterpieces of Taoist art, both those that were made for Taoist purposes and others that were simply inspired by Taoism. 12 b&w plates. An Introductory essay describing not only the objects but also their symbolism and philosophy. 28 p
Clothes Moths and Carpet Beetles: Their Life History, Habits and Control
Scientific booklet describing the insects, the damage they cause and preventive measures. 16 pages. Illustrated. Good clean condition. Not an ex-library book. Cat No 2193
Det Japanske Sverd med Noen Eksemplar fra dets Renessanse - The Japanese Sword with Some Examples from its Renaissance
A very detailed treatise on Japanese sword blades examining their history, manufacture and inscriptions followed by an essay on the renaissance of high quality blades in the C18th and C19th with examples from the author's collection illustrated and described. 72 page booklet. Text in
A Study of Settlement Patterns
A study of settlement patterns using as evidence manuscript records, extant old buildings, field systems, place names etc, with ten parishes at the foot of the chalk escarpment in Surrey as example. 20 page booklet. Corner crease otherwise good clean condition. Cat No 2162
Visual Impact
Text of a Presidential Address focussing on the broadening approach to analysis and interpretation of the visual aspects of artefacts from classical antiquity. 26 page booklet. Illustrated. New condition. Cat No 2161
The Archeology of Cape Cod National Seashore
16 page booklet describing the work of the Cape Cod National Seashore Archeological Survey undertaken by the National Park Service with responsibility for the investigation and management of the archeological resources ranging from the earliest native peoples up to early C20th farmers and fisherm
Sculptures from the Temple of Mithras Walbrook
Booklet illustrating the Roman sculptures recoverd during the excavation of the Temple of Mithras following its discovery during construction work in the City of London and published ahead of the main excavation report. 12 pages. Tiny inscription to front cover otherwise very good con
Fyrkat: The Viking Camp Near Hobro
Describes the large scale excavation carried out in the late 1950's of a circular rampart Viking camp of which only a few are known in Denmark. 16 page booklet. Ver good condition. Cat No