Ebenezer Cobham Brewer (1810 -1897), was the author of 'A Guide to the Scientific Knowledge of Things Familiar', 'Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable', and 'The Reader's Handbook', among other reference books. This is the undated 6th edition, publshed in the 1860s. An ink inscription to the ffep is dated February, 1868. Interior is generally clean, pages white, but there are small, light pencil marks throughout in the margins. Pencil notes to the rear blank endpaper. Tight, square binding, however, there is black tape strengthenimg the rear hings, and, the front hinge has been glud [?]. Th... View More...
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. View More...
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. View More...
An account of the discovery of a well-preserved body in a bog in Cheshire, England that turned out to be that of a Celtic man about 2,000 years old. 128 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm. Bright, clean ans unmarked. Tight, square bidning, no spine creases. Near new! Weight, 395g. View More...
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. View More...
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. View More...
'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. View More...
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. View More...
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. View More...
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. View More...
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. View More...
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. View More...
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. View More...
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... View More...
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... View More...
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... View More...
The emphasis of this book is on Roman coins, but examples are also taken from the pre-historic, post-Roman and medieval periods...160pp, illustrated. Book is clean, bright and unmarked with a tight, square binding, no wear to the cloth. The unclipped dustjacket is nearly similar. NB - Postal Rates shown by ABE are often incorrect and are vague estimates NOT guaranteed rates. We use Canada Post, the United States Postal Service and Asendia and try to offer very competitive postal charges - based on actual costs, no overcharging. Images are available. Shipped well packed. USA postage is usua... View More...
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. View More...
Guide to the Classical Collection at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.169pp, photo illustrated. Bright, clean, unmarked copy. Tight, square binding. Minor wear to spine edges. Weight, 400g. 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. USA postage usually $6.50 or less. Canadian postage varies considerably depending on weight and destination. Maximum postage to anywhere within Canada is now approx US$15.00- up to 5kg total weight, boxed, insured,... View More...
A firsthand account, by the scientist who made the discovery, of how a nearly complete 9,500-year-old skeleton found near Kennewick is shedding new light on who came to the Americas before the Native Americans. 303 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. Bright, clean, unmarked copy, quite fresh. Tight, square binding, no wear to the boards. Unclipped dustjacket is similar. Weight, 635g. View More...
