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Palestine

By: BOULTON, W. H.

Price: $19.50

Publisher: London, Sampson Low, Marston & Co.:

Seller ID: 17889

Binding: Cloth, Gilt Titles

Condition: Good VG

History of Palestine with an emphasis on its archaeology and biblical connection. Undated, circa 1930s. Small signature to ffep states 'Mt. Carmel, [19]45'. 184pp, photo illustrated. Bright, clean interior. Sound binding, no wear to hinges. Minor wear to black cloth boards, and spine darkened. Weight, 350g.
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Cleopatra

By: BRADFORD, Ernle

Price: $12.95

Publisher: London, Penguin USA: 2000

Seller ID: 15067

ISBN: 014139014X

Binding: Printed Card Wrappers

Condition: VG+

Biography of Queen Cleopatra of Egypt, died 30BC. First published in 1978. 279 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. Interior is bright, clean and unmarked. Binding is tight and square with no spine creasing. Slight wear to edges of wrapper. Weight, 700g.
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Ulysses Found

By: BRADFORD, Ernle Dusgate Selby

Price: $7.95

Publisher: New York, Harcourt, Brace & World: 1963

Seller ID: 1925

Binding: Cloth, Gilt

Condition: Near Fine

The author spent some seven years sailing in the Mediterranean attempting to follow, with some success, the footsteps of Homer's wandering hero, Ulysses. xvii, 238 pages, photo illustrations, endpaper maps ; 23 cm. Bright, clean, unmarked interior. Tight, square binding, sound hinges. No wear to the cloth. Gilt titles to the spine are sun-faded. We ship Worldwide, use both Canada Post and the United States Postal Service, and offer postal charges based on our actual costs, without overcharging. This item weighs 419g unpacked. Canadian domestic postal rates rise with weight, size and distanc...
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The Story of the Mary Rose

By: BRADFORD, Ernle Dusgate Selby;Mary Rose Trust

Price: $13.50

Publisher: United Kingdom, Hamish Hamilton: 1982

Seller ID: 047071

ISBN: 0241107687

Binding: Cloth

Condition: About Fine

An account of the beginnings of the attempt to raise the Mary Rose, Henry VIII's flagship, from where she sank in 1545. 207pp, profusely illustrated in color and in b&w. Bright, clean, unmarked copy. Tight, square binding, no wear to the cloth. The unclipped dustjacket is very nearly similar. Weight,
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No Stone Unturned: An Almanac of North American Prehistory

By: BRENNAN, Louis A.

Price: $9.95

Publisher: London, Victor Gollancz: 1960

Seller ID: 08904

Binding: Cloth, Gilt Titles

Condition: Fine

An archaeological reconstruction of the course of North American prehistory. 370pp, ilustrated with drawings and photographs, endpaper maps. Clean, bright copy with solid, tight binding. Dustjacket has very minor edge wear. Very good copy!
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Theodora : portrait in a Byzantine Landscape

By: BRIDGE, Antony

Price: $9.00

Publisher: UK, Book Club Associates: 1978

Seller ID: 046857

Binding: Cloth

Condition: Near Fine

Biography of Theodora, Empress, consort of Justinian I, Byzantine Emperor of the East [540-548 AD]. Theodora was perhaps the most influential and powerful woman in the Roman Empire's history. Some sources even mention her as empress regnant with Justinian I as her co-regent. ix, 193 p. : 2 maps ; 23 cm. Bright, clean and unmarked. Tight, square binding, no wear to the boards. Similar dustjacket. Weight, 376g.
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The Murder of Tutankhamen: A True Story

By: BRIER, Bob

Price: $8.00

Publisher: E Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S.A., Berkley Pub Group: 1999

Seller ID: 044960

ISBN: 0425166899

Binding: Printed Card Wrappers

Condition: Almost 'As New'

A look at the last days of the ancient Egyptian pharaoh draws on new medical and archaeological evidence that suggests that Tutankhamen suffered a brutal, untimely death that led to subsequent palace and political intrigue. Originally published: [New York] : G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1998. xx, 264 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. ; 23 cm. Bright, clean and unmarked. Tight, square binding, no spine creases. Almost 'as new'. Weight, 400g.
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A History of Roman classical Literature

By: BROWNE, R. W.

Price: $35.00

Publisher: London, Richard Bentley & Son: 1884

Seller ID: 041829

Binding: Cloth, Gilt

Condition: VG+

A history of Roman Classical literature. OCLC Number: 4628363. xx, 591 p. Bright, clean, unmarked copy. Attractive bookplate to the fpde, no other marks. Tight, square binding, uncracked hinges. Clean, bright, brown cloth boards with bright gilt titles and decoration. Slight wear to extremities of spine. Slight soiling to rear board. Scans always available. Handsome book. Weight, 1.025kg.
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Pursuing the Past: a General Account of British Columbia Archaeology

By: BUNYAN, D. E.

Price: $9.95

Publisher: Vancouver, B. C., UBC Museum of Anthropology: 1978

Seller ID: 046123

ISBN: 0888650957

Binding: Stapled Wrappers

Condition: VG+

General overview of Archaeology in British Columbia; predominantly First Nations. Excellent general guide with good illustrations. 'Museum note (Vancouver, B.C.), no. 4'. 36 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm. Bright, clean, unmarked interior. Sound stapled binding. Unpacked weight, 126g. Eligible for inexpensive Canada Post Lettermail rates to Canada, the USA and other Countries.
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Roman England

By: BURKE, John Frederick

Price: $12.00

Publisher: U.S.A., W W Norton & Co Inc: 1984

Seller ID: 048985

ISBN: 0393018261

Binding: Cloth

Condition: Fine

'The author vividly reconstructs the Romano-British way of life and reveals a wealth of Roman sites, remains and treasures that can be seen today...'. 152 pages : illustrations (some color), maps, plans ; 28 cm. Includes index. Bright, clean, still fresh interior. Unmarked. Tight, square bidning, no wear to the cloth. Unclipped dustjacket is nearly similar, with a slightly sun-darkened spine. Weight, 761g.
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Prehistoric Avebury

By: BURL, Aubrey

Price: $13.50

Publisher: New Haven, Yale University Press: 1079

Seller ID: 09106

ISBN: 0-300-02368-5

Binding: Cloth, Gilt Titles

Condition: Near Fine

History and description of the largest of many British stone circles, the megalithic monument at Avebury. 275pp, photo illustrated, maps etc. Very clean book without marks and with a solid binding. Dustjacket has price clip and very minor edge wear.
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The Coins of Roman Britain

By: BURNETT, Andrew

Price: $10.00

Publisher: London, British Museum Press:

Seller ID: 040266

Binding: Printed Card Wrappers

Condition: About 'As New'

A volume in the series, 'British Museum keys to the Past'.16pp, photo illustrated. Bright, clean, unmarked copy with a sound, stapled binding. Weight, 45g.
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Peru

By: BUSHNELL, G. H. S.

Price: $12.00

Publisher: New York & Chicago, Prairie Books: 1963

Seller ID: 26681

Binding: Cloth

Condition: Fine

A volume in the series, 'Ancient peoples and places'. History of Peru to circa 1548. 216 pages, illustrations, map; 21 cm. OCLC Number: 486141. A Fine copy - bright, clean and unmarked. No wear to the cloth. Similar, price-clipped dustjacket in protective brodary. Looks about 'as new'. Unpacked weight, 665g. We use both the Canada Post and the United States Postal Service and offer very competitive postal charges - based on actual costs, no overcharging. Canadian GST included. Images always available.
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The Battle for Gaul [A New Illustrated Translation]

By: CAESAR, Julius

Price: $9.95

Publisher: U.S.A., D. R. Godine: 1980

Seller ID: 1497

ISBN: 0879233060

Binding: Cloth

Condition: Fine

A new translation of Julius Caesar's 'De bello Gallico' by Ane & Peter Wiseman with illustrations by Barry Cunliffe a photo plates, several in color. 208 pages, [4] leaves of plates : illustrations ; 25 cm. Book is very bright & clean and is unmarked. Still fresh! Binding is tight and square and there is no wear to the cloth. The unclipped dustjacket is similar with just one tiny, 2.5cm closed tear to the top edge of the front panel. Weight, 738g.
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Horses and Horsemanship in the Athenian Agora (Agora Picture Book)

By: CAMP II, John McK.

Price: $5.00

Publisher: Athens, Greece, American School of Classical Studies at Athens: 1998

Seller ID: 487

ISBN: 0876616392

Binding: Stapled Card Wrappers

Condition: VG+

Full-colour booklet illustrating the many role played by the horse in Greek life, from myth and early history to its significance as a mark of status and its use in war, transport, games and festivals. 40pp, illustrated, some color. Ships via inexpensive Canada Post Lettermail within North America, in card sleeve. From $3.00 to $6.50 depending on exact weight and location. Image available. Enquire for rates to Worldwide destinations.
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Aspects Mystiques de la Tome Paienne

By: CARCOPINO, Jerome

Price: $16.00

Publisher: Paris, L'Artisan Du Livre: 1942

Seller ID: 17124

Binding: Printed Wraps

Condition: VG+

A discussion of the religion of Ancient Rome. French language text. 314pp, illustrated. Many pages uncut. Bright, clean interior, with a sound binding. Spine darkened. Unmarked, and probably unread. We use both the Canadian Post Office and the United States Postal Service and offer very competitive postal charges. This item weighs 370g and qualifies for inexpensive Lettermail postage.
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The Tomb of Tutankhamen

By: CARTER, Howard

Price: $13.50

Publisher: London, Barrie & Jenkins: 1972

Seller ID: 043152

ISBN: 0214654281

Binding: Cloth

Condition: Near Fine

First published in 1954. An account of the discovery of the Tomb of Tutankhamen, Pharaoh of Egypt, in the Valley of the Kings. 238, [16] p. : ill. (some col.), plan, ports. ; 26 cm. Bright, clean and unmarked. Tight, square binding, sound hinges. No wear to the cloth. The unclipped dustjacket is bright and clean with some minor edge wear. Unpacked weight, 863g. We use both the Canada Post and the United States Postal Service and offer very competitive postal charges - based on actual costs, no overcharging. Images always available. Shipped well packed. [Maximum postage to anywhere within Cana...
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The Tomb of Tutankhamen

By: CARTER, Howard

Price: $14.50

Publisher: New York, Dutton: 1972

Seller ID: 046220

ISBN: 0525220801

Binding: Cloth

Condition: Fine

A shortened version of the 3-v. work entitled: 'The tomb of Tut-ankh-Amen', originally published 1923-33. Includes bibliographical references. 236 pages : 17 color plates and 65 monochrome illustrations and 2 appendices ; 26 cm. Book is virtually 'as new' - bright, fresh and unmarked. Price-clipped dustjacket is bright and clean with only minor wear. We ship Worldwide, use both Canada Post and the United States Postal Service, and offer postal charges based on our actual costs, without overcharging. This item weighs 958g unpacked. Canadian domestic postal rates rise with weight, size and d...
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Alexander the Great: the Hunt For a New Past

By: CARTLEDGE, Paul

Price: $12.50

Publisher: USA, Overlook Press: 2004

Seller ID: 642

ISBN: 1585675652

Binding: Cloth

Condition: As New

An analysis of Alexander the Great's political and military accomplishments traces the path of his armies while charting the course of his influence, citing his impact on military tactics, scholarship, and politics. 368 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm. An 'as new' copy - bright, fresh and unmarked cop, 'as new', in a similar, unclipped dustjacket. Unpacked weight, 667g. We use both the Canada Post and the United States Postal Service and offer very competitive postal charges - based on actual costs, no overcharging. No taxes on Canadian, American or Overseas Orders. Images always availabl...
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Hands on the Past: Pioneer Archaeologists Tell Their Own Story

By: CERAM, C. W. - Editor

Price: $15.00

Publisher: New York, Alfred A. Knopf: 1966

Seller ID: 13583

Binding: Cloth, Gilt Titles

Condition: About Fine

Selection of first hand reports by pioneer archaeologists of exciting finds. Includes reports by Schliemann, Winckelmann, Lerici, Carter, Petrie, Stephens etc. 434pp, illustrated. Bright, fresh copy with a sound binding. Old bookplate to fpde. No wear to cloth. Dustjacket has edge wear, chips etc.
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Category: Archaeology & Ancient History