Describes how the C16th Kelmscott Manor, its contents, and surrounding estate, came into the guardianship of the Society of Antiquaries following the collapse of the ownership bequest to the University of Oxford made in 1926 by May Morris, William Morris’ daughter, a bequest under which the unive

An album of illustrations depicting the finer historic features of Northumberland including, amongst others:  Alnwick Castle, Rothbury Church, Hexham Market Place, Corbridge Town, Elsdon Pele Tower, Sharpe's Folly, Morpeth Market Square, Bamburgh Castle, Nannykirk Hall and Cross, Anslo-Saxon

An illustrated guide to the ancient Italian territory of the Etruscans (Latium) with specific entries on Cerveteri, Civitavecchia and Tarquinia amongst others.  Many colour photographs throughout.  Large paperback.  72 pages.  Very good clean condition.

A report on several urban rescue excavations that provided the opportunity to reveal the Saxon port that preceded the development of the city of Southampton.  Illustrated with site plans and four b&w plates showing recovered Saxon coins and bone combs.  Paperback.  22 pages.

The author discusses the use of bone and horn during the Stone age and then proceeds to the Middle Ages and Renaissance when bone and horn were used to make decorative boxes, handles and powder horns.

Locally published short guide to the exhibits in the museum including traditional carpets, basketwork, pottery and metalware.  Illustrated with colour and b&w photographs.  Text in English.  Paperback.  32 pages.  Good condition.  Cat N157

A comprehensive alphabetic list of bottle types and associated terminology with definitions and forty-eight illustrated examples.  Paperback.  46 pages.  Good condition.  Cat No 4299

An unusual survey of examples where fossils have been incorporated into ancient jewelley or depicted in modern advertising.

This locally published guide to Myanmar's historic Buddhist temples and pagodas describes, not only twenty such monuments in Pagan in the most thorough manner, but additionally, similar structures in: Nyaung-U, Myinkaba, Thiripyitsaya, Minnanthu, and Pwasaw.

Locally published visitor guide to the remains of the ancient Indus Valley city of Mohenjodaro dating from 2600 BC and the first South Asia monument to be designated a World Heritage Site.  Colour photographs illustrate the architecture and the small finds housed in the adjacent museum.