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Mola Art from the San Blas Islands
A guide to the traditional textile patterns of the San Blas Guna indians of Panama. Illustrated in colour and b&w. Paperback. 48 pages. Glossary and Bibliography. Good clean condition. Cat No 2228
Cultura Aymara: Artesanias Tradicionales del Altiplano
Examines the culture and lifestyle of the native peoples of the high altaplano in Chile. Features textiles, silver, jewellery, ceramics and musical instruments. Paperback. 112 pages. Illustrated catalogue Appendix. Text in Spanish. Good clean condition, C
Seminole People of Florida: Survival and Success
Handsome book published to accompany an exhbition held at the Museum of Florida History commemorating the Seminole's past history and its place in present-day Florida culture. Chapters include - language, art, dwellings, clothing, artifacts and accessories. Many archive photographs.&n
Les Fables Antiques de la Broderie de Bayeux
A thorough examination of the often overlooked upper and lower borders of the Bayeux tapestry which depict fables. These are predominantly animals but not exclusively so. Each fable is illustrated in close-up with a text interpretation. 52 fables in total are analysed. Lar
Pisidian Antioch: The Journeys of St Paul to Antioch
An extensive guidebook to the many archaeological remains of this Roman military colony. Paperback. 82 pages. Colour photos. Good condition. Cat No 2210
A Guide to the Jaipur Astronomical Observatory
Detailed examination of the construction and purpose of Jai Singh's famous C18th astronomical observatory in Jaipur written by an ex-Superintendent of the Archaeological Survey of India. Paperback. 42 pages. Illustrated with b&w photographs and architectural diagrams.
Historical Monuments in Germany: Restoration and Preservation
An extensive catalogue of 100 historical monuments ranging from Roman baths through to a C14th lighthouse, via palaces, churches, windmills, historic houses, forts and medieval bridges all conserved and in need of ongoing preservationpublished to coincide with an exhibition staged by the German U
Iconografia Sindonica: Breve Studio Storico Scientifico Fotografico Sulla S. Sindone
An unusual comprehensive photographic record of the Turin shround published by the International Centre for the Shroud in Turin. Includes positive, negative, colour and 3D photographs plus a supposed history of the shroud and a chronology of investigations into the shroud. Also
Rumanian Art Treasures: Fifteenth to Eightenth Centuries
A catalogue of an exhbition showcasing medieval art from Romania - manuscripts, icons, embroidery, silver, sculpture and ceramics. 47 b&w plates, each with detailed description and an accompanying Introductory essay and bibliography. Paperback. Good clean condition. Ca
St David of Dewisland
The author describes how the stories about St David relate to the peninsular of Dewisland in west Wales and to the Norman Cathedral that stands on the site of David's monastery. Paperback.