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Transactions of the Worcesterwhire Archaeological Society Vol 1 1965-67
Contents include Bronze Age weapons; Excavations at Grimley; Romano-British pottery from Malvern; Medieval Pottery from Worcester; Deserted village of Woolahill; Survey of Bordesley Abbey earthworks; Missing window at Malvern Priory. Paperback. 100 pages. Line illustrations and
The St Martin Embroideries
Describes a series of rare fifteenth-century embroideries illustrating scenes from the life of Saint Martin (316–397). The embroideries were probably designed by artists (several hands have been identified) from France or the Lowlands during the early fifteenth century.
The Excavations at Prahladpur, March-April 1963
Extensive report of the excavation of the Prahladpur tell revealing a stratigraphy dating back to c7th BC. All finda are detailed - flints, pottery, animal bone, terracotta figurines and coins. Many fold-out maps, plans and tables. 27 b&w plates and many line drawings. 74 pages.
The Cirencester Word Square
14 page booklet that discusses the plaster remnant recovered from Roman Corinium that depicts a fine example of the famous SATOR word square (also known from Pompeii). One b&w plate. Good clean condition. Cat No 1726
Some Domestic Vessels of Southern Britain: A Social and Technical Analysis. (chamber pots)
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
Archaeological Explorations in. Southern Jhalawan and Las Bela
Details excavations carried to determine the chronology of the Indus civilisation in Baluchistan. Illustrated with colour plate and drawings of pottery finds. 68 pages. Paperback. Good condition. Cat No 1370
Kostroma: Early Kostroma Art
Handsome and copiously illustrated guide to the medieval buildings, frescoes, icons, vestments and manuscripts housed today in museums, cathedrals and monasteries of the old Russian city of Kostroma. 140 pages. Many excellent colour photographs. Bibliography. Text in English.
Cliff Dwellers
Travelogue describing in detail the many abandoned pueblo cliff dwelling sites of New Mexico and Arizona.164 pages plus 32 b&w photo plates. Excellent clean condition in a slightly worn dust jacket. Cat No 766
Arte Romana in Piemonte
Detailed survey of Roman remains and artefacts from Northern Italy. Many b&w photographs of sites, carvings, statues and other Roman remains as well as 27 full colour plates illustrating superb examples of glass, pottery, metalwork, jewellery and building construction. Text in Italian.