Collection No. 1: Great Britain Pennies, 1926 to 1967

London, Sandle's, 1926-1967. Brochure/Pamphlet. A scarce coin collector's folder for British pennies from 1926 to 1967, containing all but six pennies. A collection of pennies in the original pictorial card folder. 30 British pennies, dated from 1920 to 1967, including the rarer 1931 and 1934 pennies, but missing the pennies for 1932, Type II Obverse 1949-1951, 1950, 1951, Type I Obverse 1953 and 1953. Collated, incomplete. This collection offers a fascinating study: the sovereign's profile turning left to right reign by reign, the abbreviation Ind. Imp. (Emperor of India) disappearing in 1949 upon India's independence, and innumerable other changes. In the original pictorial card folder. Externally, bright and smart. Internally, clean and bright. Missing 6 pennies. Near Fine . Ill.: Sandle's. Near Fine .

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Book number: 849M1

Catalogue: Archaeology & Antiquities

Keywords: Coins British sterling Pennies British sterling Sandle's

Cyril Aldred

Akhenaten and Nefertiti

London, Thames and Hudson, 1973. First edition. Cloth. Illustrated catalogue of an exhibition dedicated to the art of the Amarna period, the scarce first UK edition. A catalogue which provides a lavishly illustrated study of the art of the Amarna period during the fourteenth century BC in Egypt, held at the Brooklyn Museum. With an introduction featuring historical notes, description of the monuments, and an exposition of the different phases of the art during the reign.Written by Egyptologist and historian Cyril Aldred.The very scarce first UK edition of this work, published in the same year as the true first US edition.Lavishly illustrated in text with numerous black and white photographic illustrations, some in colour. Complete with dust wrapper, price clipped. In the original publisher's full cloth binding. Externally lovely. Dust wrapper price clipped and very smart with minor shelf wear only, chipped to head of spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Fine/Very Good Indeed.

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Book number: 842A42

Catalogue: Archaeology & Antiquities

Keywords: nefertiti egypt akhenaten exhibition egypt Not Stated

Carol Andrews

Ancient Egyptian Jewellery

London , British Museum, 1990. First edition. Cloth. A stunning exploration of the beauty and craftsmanship of Egyptian jewellery. A first edition copy. This volume explores the fine jewellery of the Ancient Egyptians which they adorned themselves with in life and death. A comprehensive survey, this volume draws from the best collections in the world and gives insight into the necklaces, bangles and rings that testified to the prosperity and craftsmanship of the Egyptian Kings and their people.With 140 colour and 46 black and white illustrations. Collated, complete. In the original unclipped dust wrapper. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, lovely. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. In the original unclipped dust wrapper which is also lovely. Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Fine/Fine.

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Book number: 842B36

Catalogue: Archaeology & Antiquities

Keywords: Ancient Egyptian Jewellery Egypt jewellery antiques Egypt Not Stated

Anon

Catalogue of Silver Treasures from English Churches

London, Christie's, 1955. Leather. An excellent catalogue for a Christie's auction of British ecclesiastical silverware, bound by Edmund Worrell and with illustrations of these treasures. This catalogue was produced for an auction in aid of the Historic Churches Preservation Trust, which took plate between January 5th and 30th, 1955. Bound by Edmund Worrall of Birmingham, with the original paper wraps bound in.With twenty-four plates bound to the rear of the work.With the small library stamp of Assay Office Library, Birmingham to the front endpaper. Birmingham Assay Office tests and hallmarks precious metals, and was founded in 1773. In a quarter crushed morocco binding. Externally very smart; spine is a little faded as to be expected. Small library stamp to the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .

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Book number: 788R74

Catalogue: Archaeology & Antiquities

Keywords: Christie's English Church Plate Antique Silver Silverware English Church Plate Not Stated

Anon

The History and Antiquities of the Town of Ludlow, and Its Ancient Castle; with Lives of the Lord Presidents, and Descriptive and Historical Accounts of Gentlemen&Apos;S Seats, Villages, &C.

London , Procter and Jones, 1822. Cloth. A scarce edition of this local interest book on Ludlow. With other particulars interesting to strangers and residents. With an engraved frontispiece of Ludlow. Re-bound in a contemporary blue cloth binding with gilt lettering to the spine. Externally, smart. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean with some browning and age-toning. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Book number: GEN22-C-1

Catalogue: Archaeology & Antiquities

Keywords: Ludlow Antiquities Ludlow Castle Antiquities None

Anonymous

Dates and Data Relating to Religious Anthropology and Biblical Archaeology (Primaeval Period)

London , Trubner and Co, 1876. Cloth. A scarce work investigating biblical anthropology and history. 'The object of this work is to bring together, in consecutive order, under specific dates, some of the results of recent researches in Prehistorical and Biblical Archaeology, and Comparative Mythology, with the view of attempting to furnish trustworthy materials for the advancement of the study of Religious Anthropology.' In a cloth covered binding. Externally, sound with shelfwear and marks to boards. Slight straining to hinges. Internally, binding loosening slightly in places. Many scholarly and interesting pencil notes throughout and one or two in ink. Mark from a sticker to front free endpaper. Generally bright with the odd spot and mark. Good Only . Ill.: None. Good Only .

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Book number: GEN32-F-5

Catalogue: Archaeology & Antiquities

Keywords: Antrhopology Bible Archaeology Biblical Bible None

Societas Antiquariorum

Uetusta Monumenta Quae Ad Rerum Britannicarum

1815, Anno Domini, 1815 . First edition. Leather. The very scarce fourth volume of this collection of plates of ancient monuments. First edition of Vetusta Monumenta Quae Ad Rerum Britannicarum Volume IV in half calf binding and cloth boards. A very scarce collection of plates from the Society of Antiquaries of Ancient Monuments. Looking at interesting relics and monuments such as the remains of Glastonbury Abbey and the George Inn, plates produces representing the death and funeral of John Islip, ancient helmets and masks, and more.With only one other volume held in libraries, which is Volume V.Also includes the first part of Volume V bound in, with a total of thirty-two of sixty-nine plates bound in. Illustrated with fifty two plates to Volume IV, including two colour plates and five folding plates, and thirty two plates to Volume V. Collated, Volume IV is complete.Prior owner's book plate to the first pastedown.From the library of Sir William Whitfield, one of the most important British architects of the 20th century. In half calf binding and cloth boards. Externally, smart. There is some rubbing to the leather in these areas. There are some marks to the boards. Prior owner's book plate to the first pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean with the occasional spot. Very Good . Ill.: Various. Very Good .

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Book number: 844W67

Catalogue: Archaeology & Antiquities

Keywords: Ancient Monuments Society of Antiquities History Plates Society of Antiquities Various

Cambrian Archaeological Association

Archaeologia Cambrensis the Journal of the Cambrian Archaeological Association Volumes I, IV, V, & VI

London, Pickering and Chotta, 1884-1889. Leather. Four volumes of this collection of essays from the Cambrian Archaeological Association. Four volumes. Volumes I, IV, V, and VI only. Founded in 1846, the Cambrian Archaeological Association intends to "examine, preserve and illustrate the ancient monuments and remains of history, language, manners, customs, arts and industries of Wales and the Marches." Volume one contains frontispiece and seventeen plates. Volume four contains twenty-three plates and one folding plate. Volume five contains twenty-seven plates and many in-text images. Volume six contains frontispiece, thirty-one plates, and five folding plates. Collated complete. Bound in half calf with marbled boards, Externally, sound with rubbing and minor loss to the extremities. Fading to the spine and the odd mark to the board. Library pen marks to the spines. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean with light spotting to the endpapers. Library bookplates to the front pastedown and endpaper. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Book number: 862T13

Catalogue: Archaeology & Antiquities

Keywords: Archaeologia Cambrensis Journal Cambrian Cambrensis Association None

G. Crawford & R. Austin

Antiquity: A Quarterly Review of Archaeology

Gloucester, Antiquity, 1936-8. Cloth. A comprehensive collection of Antiquity an illustrated journal of Archaeology Illustrated throughout with engravings and folding maps Antiquity is an academic journal dedicated to the subject of archaeology. It publishes four editions a year, covering topics worldwide from all periods. Its current editor is Chris Scarre, Professor of Archaeology at the University of Durham. From 2015, the journal will be published by Cambridge University Press and expand to six issues per year. Antiquity is owned by The Antiquity Trust, a registered charity founded in 1927 by the English archaeologist O. G. S. Crawford. Its trustees presently include Warwick Bray, Barry Cunliffe and Colin Renfrew. Uniformly bound in original green cloth boards with gilt lettering to the spine. Externally smart. Internally firmly bound. Pages are clean and bright throughout. Fine . Ill.: Various. Fine .

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Book number: SET56-I-2

Catalogue: Archaeology & Antiquities

Keywords: Illustrated Antiquity Archaeology Journal Antiquity Folding Maps Various

C. J. Ball

Light from the East, or, the Witness of the Monuments: An Introduction to the Study of Biblical Archaeology

London, Eyre and Spottiswood , 1899. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this illustrated and charming volume containing a thorough introduction to the study of Biblical Archaeology by C. J. Ball. The first edition of this vast work by J C Ball of 1899. A detailed and important introduction to the study of Biblical Archaeology. With a preface and an index of the subjects and the passages of the scripture referred to. With chapters studying Mesopotamian documents illustrating Genesis, Egypt and Syria, the Exodus, Assyrian warfare and military engines, monuments, and more. Including a thorough list of the proper names in the Old and New Testaments, with the signification of most of them in the original languages, and the ancient and modern equivalents of the principal geographical designations. Illustrated with a coloured frontispiece, numerous full plates, some in colour, and a copious amount of illustrations in text. Collated, complete. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally very smart with only minor shelf wear and a slight bumping to the head and tail of the spine and the extremities. The cloth to the spine has slightly darkened and presents a few rubs. With Gerald Henry Rendall's bookplate to the front pastedown, and a library plate to the front free endpaper, as well as a small library stamp to the verso of the title page and the occasional plate, as well as to the top gutter of page 1. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are very bright and clean. Illustrated with a coloured frontispiece, numerous full plates, some in colour, and a copious amount of illustrations in text. Collated, complete.  Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Book number: 774A62

Catalogue: Archaeology & Antiquities

Keywords: first editions archaeology biblical studies archaeology Not Stated

W. H. Bartlett

The Nile Boat; or, Glimpses of the Land of Egypt

London, Arthur Hall, Virtue, and Co. 1852 . Cloth. An early edition of this illustrated study of the River Nile and its surroundings, written by W. H. Bartlett. Bound in the publisher's original decorative cloth. The third edition. The first edition was published in 1849. Written by William Henry Bartlett, a British artist known for his drawings being rendered into steel engravings. Bartlett travelled widely, drawing the buildings and scenery of the places he visited, with much time spent in the Balkans, Middle East and Americas, among others. This work presents Bartlett's travels from Marseilles to Alexandria, to Cairo and on to Thebes.Illustrated with thirty-four plates, seventeen vignettes and an engraved title page. Collated, complete.With the loose bookplate of British barrister, politician and cricketer, Mr. George Cavendish Bentinck. Bound in the publisher's original decorative cloth. Externally, sound, with slight bumping to the extremities and a little fading to the cloth. Significant loss to the backstrip, with further horizontal tears to backstrip.Hinges are slightly strained, but holding firm. Lacking front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally bright and clean, with the occasional spotting or handling mark. Good Only . Ill.: Various. Good Only .

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Book number: 898Q19

Catalogue: Archaeology & Antiquities

Keywords: egypt the nile W. H. Bartlett illustrated the nile Various

Rev William Hiley Bathurst; Charles William King

Roman Antiquities at Lydney Park, Gloucestershire

London, Longmans, Green, and Co. 1879. Cloth. A vastly illustrated collection of the Roman antiquities of Lydney Park, Gloucestershire. Illustrated with thirty-one plates, ten of which are partially coloured. Collated complete. A detailed work on the Roman remains and antiquities located at Lydney Park, Gloucestershire, with descriptions of the articles uncovered. These pieces include works of bronze, iron, bone, and more. Written by Reverend William Hiley Bathurst, an Anglican clergyman and hymnist. With notes by Charles William King, a British Victorian writer and collector of gems. In the original green cloth binding. Externally, worn to the spine with rubbing and light bumping to the extremities. Minor loss to the tail of the spine. Light fading to the spine and the odd mark to the board. Front hinge tender, rear hinge starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with the odd spot or handling mark. Library bookplate to the front pastedown. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Book number: 880T67

Catalogue: Archaeology & Antiquities

Keywords: Roman Antiquities Lydney Park Gloucestershire Antiquities King None