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Bulletin of the Historical Metallurgy Group No 8
Includes conference papers on - the History of Lead Smelting in Derbyshire; a C17th Bloomery at Rockley Smithies, Yorkshire; C18th Furnace and Hammer Forge at Abbeydale Works, Sheffield; a Roman Smelting Furnace at Minepit Wood, Sussex. Paperback. 58 pages.
The Magpie Mine, Sheldon , near Bakewell: A Chronology
A chronology of the Magpie lead mine from the late C18th to its closure in the 1960’s, with notes against each date documenting its development and evolution. It includes maps and two b&w plates.
Kwakiutl: House and Totem Poles
A short guide to the artistic culture of one of the best known ethnic groups of the Northwest Pacific coast covering its wooden decorative art of totem poles and community houses with illustrations and descriptions of their symbolism. Paperback. 24 pages.
Handbook for Industrial Archaeologists
A short practical guide to method in industrial archaeology comprising: the range of objects for study; preparing for fieldwork; describing and recording; preparation for publication; and special interest organisations. Hardback in dustjacket. 84 pages.
The First Comprehensive Exhibition in Britain of Greek Icons
An early exhibition catalogue of Greek (as opposed to Byzantine) icons derived from a single Swiss collection and exhibited in London in 1967. 39 icons are described in terms of subject matter, origin, provenance and date. Nine icons are illustrated in b&w plates.
Alte Musikinstrumente
Old musical instruments celebrated in the this little pocket book praising the harp, the clavichord, the organ, the trombone, the lute, the viola and the timpani in words and pictures. Text in German. Hardback. 96 pages. Good condition. Cat No n24
Ajanta Murals: An Album of Eighty-Five Reproductions in Colour
A huge album of eighty-five colour plates depicting the famous Ajanta murals with explanatory essays on their age, technique and meaning. Also included is an Appendix of twenty line drawings elucidating the symbolism of the murals. An additional section on the prominent stone sculptur
Dutch Windmills: 32 Drawings in Full Colour
Small album of watercolours of historic windmills and watermills dating from C17th onwards, some of which have been dismantled and others restored and preserved. A short description of each and a location map is provided. Published in Groningen. Text in English. Good clean
Haida Totems in Wood and Argillite
A twenty-four page booklet describing where to see some of the finest collections of the noted Haida wooden totem poles with additional information on the lesser known miniature totems carved in the slate-like argillite. Good condition. Cat No 2922
Baalbek in History
Pocket guide to the Baalbek ruins. Many b&w photos plus fold-ot location map and site plan. Paperback. 88 pages. Good condition. Cat No 2719