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Sur la Voie de l'Histoire Archéologie et TGV
Superb report documenting the rescue archaeology undertaken across Belgium in advance of the construction of the line for the Train a Grande Vitesse. Many excellent colour photographs of the sites and their small finds. Includes scientific studies of quaternary soils, palynology and p
Les Mayas au Pays de Copán : Exposition placée sous le haut patronage de l'UNESCO : 5 avril-7 septembre 1997
Large format colour photo catalogue of an exhibition celebrating the art and archaeology of the Honduran Mayan culture around the site of Copán held at Doualas Abbey noted for its annual ethnographic exhibitions. Excellent large colour plates. Paperback. 64 pages. As new.
Introduction to the Maya
Unusual early local guide to the Mayan culture and its major sites. Each site has a short description and there follow short descriptions of agriculture, astronomy, pottery, painting, architecture, mythology and religion. 22 rather striking drawings accompany the text. 54 pages.
Palazzo Chigi a San Quirico: Un Restauro in Corso [Palazzo Chigi in San Quirico: A Restoration in Progress]
Large format beautifully designed history of a restoration project to bring back to life a large decorated C16th Italian villa. 78 pages, 108 illustrations depicting all aspects of the process and techniques employed. Text in Italian. Soft back. Good condition. Cat No 985.
Clay gods: The Neolithic Period and the Copper Age in Hungary
Presents the history, art and beliefs of man during the Neolithic and Copper Age in Hungary. 84 pages plus 73 b&w plates illustrating pottery vessels and figurines recovered from sites in the region. Softcover. Minor signs of wear but condition generally clean and good. Cat No 1029.
Werke indianischer Goldschmiedekunst
Catalogue of gold jewellery and ornaments from Inca, Muisca, Quimbaya and Tolima cultures. 47 pages. Four colour plates and 41 b&w plates. Text in German. Paperback. Good clean condition. Cat No 1037.
Les Agrafes Chinoises Jusqu'à la Fin de l'Époque Han [Chinese Clothing Clasps up to the End of the Han Dynasty]
Extraordinary survey of the distinctive and decorative old Chinese clothing clasps. 57 pages, nine photographic plates illustrating a wealth of brooch and fasteners, plus many line drawings and double page map. Text in French. Large format in card covers. Small chip
Fountains in the Town of Rhodes
Large and beautiful guide to 31 old and decorative fountains and public water spouts to found in the old town of Rhodes. Many outstanding b&w photos and fold-out architectural plans of fountains plus large foldout location map. 172 pages, Soft cover. As new. Cat No 1062.
The Stone Age Hill Dwellers of Tekkalakota
Report of important excavations undertaken on this Neolithic site - geology, occupation status, cultural sequence, small finds - worked stone tools, pottery, beads, copper axe, bone and shell objects - as well as analyses of animal bones and metrical and morphological analysis of human remains.
Los petroglifos del norte de Mexico
Proceedings of the first conference on North Mexican rock art held at Mazatlan in 2003. Fifteen papers are presented here along with a wealth of drawings, colour and b&w photos of a startling range of petroglyphs and rock carvings which presumably represent only the few of a very rich l