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Region: Turkey

A large-size volume dedicated entirely to the large Chalice of Antioch, one of the most remarkable examples of early liturgical silver ever found.  It was discovered by workmen in 1910 and purchased by antiquities collector André Kouchakji and now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Region: Australasia/Pacific

An extensive dictionary of aboriginal place names with their English translations accompanied by five b&w plates reproducing C19th portrait photographs of aborigines from a variety of tribes and districts.  Hardback.  58 pages.

Region: Britain - S. England

Popular narrative on historic remains and ruins across Wessex from prehistoric times, through Roman, Saxon and Medieval periods, with additional chapters on churches and the domestic architecture of Tudor, C17th and C18th.  Illustrated with b&w plates and many line drawings.

Region: Arctic

Report from the Cambridge East Greenland Expedition on eskimo hut sites, shelters, grave sites, meat stores, and fireplaces. Many individual sites are visited and described. 76 pages. Illustrated with b&w photographs and an excellent fold-out map of East Greenland.

Theory & Practice: Ancient Books & Documents

Pocket guide to very early decorated bookbindings. Two page Introduction followed by 20 b&w plates. Booklet. Minor wrinkle otherwise good clean condition. Cat No 1637