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Region: Egypt

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

Period: Medieval

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.

Region: Britain - Midlands

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.

Region: Britain - S. England

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

Region: Britain

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.

Period: Medieval

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

Theory & Practice: Buildings

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

Region: Britain - Scotland

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

Region: India/Pakistan/Sri Lanka

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.

Region: France

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.