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Theory & Practice: Coins

The Prospero Collection was the most prestigious collection of early Greek coins ever to come to auction and sold in Januray 2012 for a record-breaking $3.25m.

Region: Eastern Europe

Attractive illustrated catalog to a unique collection of late medieval paintings and religious carvings. 90 pages. Many illustrations in colour and b&w. Bibliography. Text and detailed captions in Czech. Perpback. Near new condition. Cat No 1662

Region: Americas

Short illustrated exhibition catalogue of gold and silver from pre-Columbian Mexico and Peru. 16 pages. Nine b&w plates. Good clean condition. Cat No 1534

Region: Britain - S. England

Although not specified by the title this book is entirely devoted to the history and archaeology of the chamber pot with line drawings illustrating 52 examples from archaeological contexts (mostly in London). 35 pages. Paperback. Some wear to cover, otherwise good clean condition. Cat No 1543

Region: Italy

Locally published detailed guide to the Etruscan remains, necropolis and finds recovered from Populonia. 118 pages. many b&w and colour photos. Text in Italian. Previous owner's sticker to title page otherwise good condition. Cat No 1437

Region: Italy

Extensive guide to the Etruscan ruins of the Volterra settlement and its necropolis as well as the artefacts housed in the local museum. 189 colour and b&w plates. Maps and plans. 112 pages. Paperback. Good condition. Cat No 1564

Region: Benelux

Extensive report of archaeology and small finds recovered during the excavation of the site upon which the Institute of Hydraulic Engineering has been built - Roman remians, Medieval pottery, glass, clay pipes, metal finds, leather finds, wooden objects, and animal bones.

Region: Greece

Pocket guide to the ruins of Epidaurus and their place in Greek history. 52 pages. Illustrated. Paperback. Condition as new. Cat No 1572

Region: Britain - S. England

A combination report that describes the results of excavations at St Clement's, West Thurrock; St Mary's, Little Oakly; All Saints, Cressing; and St Mary's West Bergholt. Examines the topography of the sites, historical and documentary backgrounds, and artefacts - pottery and floor tiles.

Region: Eastern Europe

Very attractively produced review of the excavations and research into the archaeology of Butrint and its environs whose reuins include Greek, Roman and Byzantine structures.