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Scarabs
Describes the purpose and variety of ancient Egyptian scarab amulets with reference to the British Museum's extensive collection. 16 pages plus four b&w plates. Large format, card covers. In very good unmarked condition. Cat No A260ea
Une École Pré-Eyckienne Inconnue [An Unknown Pre-Eyckian School]
A large and detailed study of early Medieval Flemish liturgical paintings that pre-date the later and better-known works of C15th painters such as Jan van Eyck. Text in French. A large volume in card covers. 124 pages (some uncut), plus 130 large b&w plates.
Worcester's Old Bottles
Amateur publication by an ardent enthusiast and an invaluable guide to Worcester's C19th beer botles, mineral water bottles, ginger beer bottles, medicine bottles, pot lids, sauce bottles and the location of the breweries, dispensaries and factories that produced them. Comb-bound paperback.
The Complete Guide to the Monumental Figure Brasses of Essex
Chronological list of figure brasses of Essex, alphabetical list of names occuring and brasses arranged according to place. 50 pages. Typewritten (slightly faint) text in yellow card covers. Self-published by the author. Small signature of previous owner otherwise good condition. Cat No 1834
The Structure of Romano-British Pottery Kilns
Authoritative description of the shape construction and function of Romano-British pottery kilns illustrated with diagrams and six b&w plates. Originally published in the Archaeological Journal in 1957 and reprinted as CBA Research Report No. 5 in 1964. 18 pages. Very good clean condition.
Catalogue of a Selection of Mediaeval Manuscripts and Jewelled Book-Covers Exhibited in the Main Library with Seventeen Facsimiles
Catalogue of an exhibition of medieval manuscripts with a lengthy Introduction to the subject and a useful chapter on 'Features of Manuscripts of the Middle ages plus 17 b&w plates. 72 pages. Card covers. Some external wear and minor signs of ageing but internally sound. Cat No 1598
Ancient Memorial Brasses: A Monograph Illustrated by Line Blocks
Describes the wealth of memorial brasses in Britain. Their history and their stylistic evolution are depicted with fine illustrations. 18 pages. Large format card covers. Very clean internally. Slightly discoloured cover. Cat No 1515
The Bannatyne or Bute Mazer and its Carved Bone Cover
A detailed description of Scotland's oldest mazer (drinking cup). Extensively illustrated with b&w photos and two colour plates. 39 pages. Card covers. Spine weak but generally good internally. Cat No 1357
A Brief Introduction to Alchi Choskor
A card wallet bearing descriptive text describing the Likir Monastery and its temple in the village of Alchi in Ladakh inside which are to be found the most remarkable wall paintings dating from the C9th.
Initiation au Vocabulaire Archeologique: Pour Comprendre les Monuments de Rouen
Highly detailed glossary of medieval architectural terms using the fine cathedral of Rouen as an example. 34 pages. Many plans and 24 b&w plates. Large format in card covers. Text in French. Good clean condition. Cat No 1136.
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