Books in this category
The Ridley Collection of Musical Wind Instruments in Luton Museum
Paperback. 32 pages. Interesting bookplate. In good clean condition. Cat No 5051
The Home Life of the Ancient Egyptians: A Picture Book
Paperback. 32 Pages. Good condition. Cat No 4975
A Handbook of the Coinage of the Byzantine Empire
A complete illustrated catalogue of all ancient coinage issued under the various disparate Byzantine emperors from the C5th and C15th. Originally published by Spink in three separate parts and on three separate dates, this volume brings all three parts together in a single volume.
Anglo-Saxon England
Short essays and notes published to accompany a series of eight radio broadcasts that provided an overview of the the life and culture of Anglo-Saxon England prior to the Norman conquest. Illustrated in b&w and four colour plates. Includes a Glossary, Chronology and Bibliography.&
Forgers and Forgeries
A short but detailed description of art forgeries with examples of forgeries compared to the genuine article including a C14th diptych, an ancient Egyptian sculpture, and several paintings - old masters and a Utrillo - with a discussion of the works of noted forger Van Meegeren. Bookl
The Ancient Chinese Tomb at Li Cheng Uk, Hong Kong: An Illustrated Handbook
Attractive illustrated 16 page souvenir booklet published to mark the opening of the Han tomb museum rebound in a handsome presentation binding. Text in English and Chinese. Excellent condition.
Elemente decorative la bordeiele din sudul regiunii Craiova [Decorative Elements in the Hut Dwellings of the South Craiova Region]
A colourful survey of the culture of the area around Craiova in Romania which has direct links back to prehistoric times. Artefacts are illustrated in colour and b&w and include the rather astonishing decorated timber and turf houses, pottery, metalwork and decorative textiles.