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Theory & Practice: Buildings

Publication of recommended standards for photogrammetrical surveying of historic architecture as agreed by the International Committee for Architectural Photogrammetry (CIPA) following their Symposium held in Paris in 1980 under the auspices of UNESCO.

Region: Britain - N. England

A field guide for visitors to Hadrian's Wall providing fold-out views, maps and visitor information.  In addition to obvious background on the archaeology and history of the wall, more details on flora, fauna, geology and land use are complemented by excellent line drawings.  Large form

Region: Eastern Europe

Guide to the medieval churches and monastery of the Serbian orthodox church at Pec which form a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kosovo, some of which have been under threat following recent ethnic conflict.  Paerpback.  40 pages (text in English) plus 16 colour plates and 48 b&w plate

Region: Italy

Guide to the world's first civic library.  In the city of Cesena in northern Italy the library dates back to the C15th and is still housed in its original building with original furniture and fittings.  This guide is in Italian and includes eight colour and b&w full page plates of t

Theory & Practice: Buildings

A report on the study of documents, analysis of its timber frame and results of excavations at 41 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey.  Paperback.  64 pages.  Includes maps, architectural drawings and site plans. Good clean condition.  Cat No 2538

Region: Italy

A large tourist guide to the ancient Greek ruins of Paestum in Southern Italy illustrated in colour.  Paperback.  Minor wear, otherwise good condition.  Signed by the author.  Cat No 2311

Region: India/Pakistan/Sri Lanka

Catalogue of the Museum's extensive collection of Indian playing cards compiled and written by the leading expert on the subject.  Extensive history of the Ganjifa playing cards, the games played and their production and artwork.  A long listing of cards and their regional varieties is

Region: Eastern Europe

Guide to the fortress city built to commemorate Emperor Trajan's victory over the Dacians in present-day Adamclisi Romania. 28 page rather primitive booklet published in Romania but text in French. Good clean condition. Cat No 2009

Region: India/Pakistan/Sri Lanka

Comprehensive guide to the medieval royal city of Polonnaruva, now a World Heritage Site. All royal buildings, shrines and temples are described and illustrated. Also includes a large fold-out site map. 58 pages. Paperback. Good clean condition. Cat No 1966.

Region: Benelux

Extensive report of archaeology and small finds recovered during the excavation of the site upon which the Institute of Hydraulic Engineering has been built - Roman remians, Medieval pottery, glass, clay pipes, metal finds, leather finds, wooden objects, and animal bones.