Search Results: ARCHAEOLOGY from Chilton Books

Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1985.. 1st ed. Cambridge World Archaeology series. "Written in non-technical language, it is fully illustrated with photographs, maps and line drawings, and it has a comprehensive bibliography. Egypt and North Africa are here considered in their African context, together with a comprehensive discussion of West, East, Central and Southern Africa, to provide a continent-wide survey of human development in Africa." Pp.12/234, maps, photographs and line drawings throughout, author's copy with his bookplate to verso front board. Maroon cloth, illustrated d/w. VG/VG.

London: B.T.Batsford, 1983.. 1st edition. "Explains the development and growth of archaeology as well as modern techniques and interpretations. Clearly written, with 100 specially drawn diagrams and carefully selected photographs, it is aimed primarily at beginners - whether sixth-form or university students, evening-class goers, or amateur archaeologists." Pp.190. Green cloth, dustwrapper. VG/VG.

London: English Universities Press Ltd., 1963.. 1st ed. Teach Yourself Books. "This book considers the more significant archaeological discoveries in Bible lands ..." Pp. 13/162, 12 plates, owner's name to fep. P/b. G+.

London: The Council for British Archaeology. 1978.. Covers material relating to Great Britain and Ireland from the earliest times to AD. 1600; although a small amount of the 17th. century material likelt to prove of archaeology interest has been added." Pp. 168. P/b, illustrated cover. G+.

London: Tyndale Press. 1964.. Contents Include:- Genesis to Joshua: The Historical and Prophetical Books: Modern Discovery Bearing on the New Testament. Pp 62. P/b. Illustrated cover. G+.

London: British Museum. 1971.. Arretine ware has been collected and admired since the Renaissance in the same way as Greek painted pottery, and regarded as an example of the high standards of classical taste and craftsmanship". Pp 31/16, inkstamp to verso front cover, old tape marks to endpapers, some b/w and 2 colour illustrations. P/b, illustrated cover. G+.

Nairobi: British Institute in Eastern Africa, 2004.. Fifty Tears in the Archaeology of Africa: Themes in Archaeological Theory and Practice. Papers in honour of John Alexander. Includes: Peasant archaeology in Nubia; Expereimental archaeology in the Tropics; The potential for historical archaeology in the Sudan; Islamic pottery in the Middle Nile; Traditional iron technology and settlement patterns in Central Darfur; The Aksumite roots of Medieval Ethiopia; John Alexander: A memoir; The Ottomans and the Mahas in the Third Cataract Region.... 25.5cms x 19cms. Pp.x/342. Paperback, bump to top of spine. VG.

London: [ British Archaeological Association ], Published for the Association, 22 Russell Square, london, W.C.I.. A very good original pamphlet. pp.168-190 . Soiled yellow card covers with printed titles, and an inked dedication: "To The Revd. G. Montagu Benton with the Author's Compts." There is also a loosely inserted letter from Miller Christy to Rev. Gerald Montagu Benton, and dated 15th Dec 1926. A well-preserved copy of this scarce pamphlet. ** Miller Christy, 1861-1928 . Miller Christy was a respected authority on archaeology and ornithology in Essex, and over a forty year period he published many books and articles on these subjects, plus Natural History and related topics. He was President of the Essex Field Club in the early 1900s and chairman of the Essex Archaeological Society in 1920s. Although he did not live locally, some of his literature refers to the Blackwater region and this has contributed significantly to our local history and the Goldhanger Past website. Information on the… Read More

London: J.M. Dent. 1971.. This book is full of reliable information and will be invaluable to the beginner in archaeology". Pp 228, name to fep, some b/w illustrations. P/b, slight creasing to spine, illustrated cover. G+.

Victoria: The Australian Institute of Archaeology, 1976.. Contents include: The Lost City of Hercules; Land of the Two Rivers; Qadesh on the Orontes; Lachish: Guardian of Judah's Hill Country; A New Inscription of Sardis; Laments and Lamentations; Aerial Views of the Holy Land; Exhibitions 1976. Pp.52, occasional black and white photos and illustrations throughout. Pbk. VG.

Victoria: The Australian Institute of Archaeology, 1975.. Contents include: Beersheeba Founded by Israelites; Unto the Angels of the Churches (part 4); New Light on Ancient Slavery; Dating the Past in the Near East (Part 2). Pagination continued from Vol11 No.3 pp.161-213, occasional black & white photos and illustrations. Pbk. VG.

Victoria: The Australian Institute of Archaeology, 1975.. Contents include:1.A New Look; 1. Unto the Angels of Churches; 3. Archaeological Notes; 4. The Temples of Mt Gerizim; Babylonian Books - Back to the Beginnings; 5. George Ernest Wright, In Memoriam. Pp.52, occasional black & white photos and illustrations. Pbk. VG.

Victoria: The Australian Institute of Archaeology, 1976.. Contents include: The End of an Era - Walter J. Beasley: In Memoriam; Significant find in Syria; Archaeology in Mesopotamia, 2: Nineveh, That Great City; Ammonius to Apollonius, Greeting; The Challenge of the High Places. Pagination continued from previous volume. pp.104, occasional black & white photos and illustrations throughout. Pbk. VG.

Victoria: The Australian Institute of Archaeology, 1975.. Contents include: 1. Digging in Bible Lands; 2. Unto the Angels of the Churches (part 3); 3. Archaeological Notes; 4. Ancient and Modern Mud Technology; 5. Dating the Past in the Near East; 6. Israel's Oldest Underground Mine. Pagination pp.107-159, occasional black & white photos and illustrations throughout. Pbk. VG.

London: J. B. Nicols And Son, 25 Parliament Street, 1844 .. An original early 19th century stitched pamphlet. 8pp. + a fold-out map. Soiled paper covers, corners creased, edges rubbed, with inked title: "Caesars Landing". Also an inked dedication: "To H. O. With the Author's best respects. Jan. 16 1845." Printed title-page. Clear English text. All pages soiled and corners creased. Fold-out map at rear: "B. Post, del." / "J. R. Jobbins, Lith.", soiled with small tear along fold. A scarce early pamphlet.

Ipswich: East Anglian Daily Times, 1950.. Catalogue of an Exhibition of Romano-British Antiquities July 1sr to 15th, 1950 in The Castle Museum Colchester. Pp.57, 20 black & white plates. Grey card covers slightly rubbed, rusting to staples. Good.

New York: Anchor Press/Doubleday, 1976.. Rep. "Where did these early architects derive the technological expertise to position 100-ton boulders so precisely that they could be used to predict celestial events years in the future?...This book presents a compelling history of modern attempts to solve one of archaeology's most intriguing puzzles." 25.5cms. x 17.5cms. Pp. 240, many b/w illustrations, minor creasing to front cover. P/b. G+.

Oxford: Phaidon Press Ltd. 1980.. This book provides the archaeological student and the layman with clear definitions and well presented graphic illustrations of the sometimes seemingly abstruse process involved in the present day archaeological investigation..." Pp.144, illustrations and graphics throughout. Paperback. VG.

Harmondsworth: Pelican Books, 1937.. Rep. Describing methods of Field Archaeology. Pp. 9/112, 32 illustns.. Inscript. to verso back cover.Toning to pages. P/b. G.

Oxford: Lion Publishing plc, 1997.. One volume containing the text and illustrations featured in 'Treasures from Bible Times' and 'Discoveries from the Time of Jesus. Pp.352, over 300 photographs + over 70 maps and diagrams, illustrated endpapers, owners inkstamps to verso front free endpaper and title page. Illustrated laminated boards, matching illustrated d/w top edge slightly rubbed. VG/VG.