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Discovering a Historic Wreck
A handbook offering some advice on what to do when you find an archaeological site under water. Topics include the legal situation, fixing the position of the site, surveying, identification, photography, recovery and publication. Paperback. 48 pages. Good condition.
Fiesole Archeologica: Archeology in Fiesole
A comprehensive illustrated guide to all aspects of archaeology in the city of Fiesole. Primarily, but not exclusively, the very extensive Roman remains and many aretfacts housed in the local museum. Paperback. 144 pages. Bi-lingual English- Italian. Very good condit
Gedi Historical Monument
Guide to the ruined arab walled town of Gedi on the Kenyan coast. Includes descriptions of ruined houses, mosques, palaces and pillar tombs. Illustrated with b&w photos and town plan. 16 pages. New condition. Cat No 2677
Cuzco Peru: 64 Colour Pictures
Pocket colour album of 64 colour photos of Cuzco city churches, Inca remains and local costumes (as they appeared in the 1970´s). Introductory text in Spanish, English, French and German. Fold-out city map. Slight corner crease but good clean condition. Cat No 2672
Machupicchu Cuzco-Peru: 30 Colour Pictures
Pocket colour album of 30 colour photos of Machupicchu (as it appeared in the 1970´s). Short introductory text in Spanish, English, French and German. Slight corner crease but good clean condition. Cat No 2672
Skyros Embroideries
A small pocket guide to the ornate embroideries unique to the Aegean island of Skyros that depict human figures, birds, plants, monsters, ships and heraldic emblems in a quaint and compelling style mostly dating from the C17th and C18th. Paperback. 29 b&w plates plus map. Bi
Turkish Tile Art - L'Art de la Faience Turque
Colour guide to Seljuk and Iznik underglaze tiles, bowls and vases. 48 pages. Many excellent colour plates. Bilingual English-French text. New condition. Cat No 2667
Ancient Carpets from the Collection of the L A Mayer Memorial Institute for Islamic Art Jerusalem
A catalogue of fifteen historic carpets dating from the C17th and C18th. Each has a full page description and full page photograph (most in colour). Paperback. 36 pages. Inscription to title page, otherwise good condition. Cat No 2662
Some Examples of Medieval Glazed Earthenware in Sweden
Nine different types of medieval glazed jugs described and illustrated with comparisons made to similar styles from Netherlands and Denmark. A map of find sites is included. Paperback. 48 pages. Text in English. Signed dedication from the author. Good clean con
Etruscan and South Italian Finger Rings in Oxford
Thirty-four metal finger rings held in a benefaction collection at the Ashmolean Museum. Each ring is described in detail with design, dimensions and provenance included. All thirty-four are shown in an Appendix of b&w plates. 18 pages. Good condition. Cat No 266