A Temple for Byzantium : The Discovery and Excavation of Anicia Juliana's Palace-Church in Istanbul
by Harrison, Martin
- Used
- fair
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fair/Fair
- ISBN 10
- 0905203828
- ISBN 13
- 9780905203829
- Seller
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Ladysmith, British Columbia, Canada
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About This Item
London: Harvey Miller Publishers / Oxford University Press, 1989. Book. Fair. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 159 pages. "Records, in text and picture, the exciting discovery of an immense Palace Church erected in sixth-century Constantinople by the Princess Anicia Juliana, one of the most distinguished heiresses of her time." - from dust jacket. Includes a photographic survey of the site of St. Polyeuktos and many comparative illustrations that help to place the building in its historical and artistic context. There are also plans, elevations, reconstructions and historical tables, as well as a glossary. 178 illustrations, 42 in colour. Above-average wear. Usual library markings. Binding sound. Front free endpaper neatly removed. Worthy reference copy..
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- Bookseller
- RareNonFiction.com (CA)
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- 538a1218
- Title
- A Temple for Byzantium : The Discovery and Excavation of Anicia Juliana's Palace-Church in Istanbul
- Author
- Harrison, Martin
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fair
- Jacket Condition
- Fair
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0905203828
- ISBN 13
- 9780905203829
- Publisher
- Harvey Miller Publishers / Oxford University Press
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1989
- Keywords
- ISTANBUL TURKEY ANTIQUITIES SOCIAL SCIENCE St. Polyeuktos
- Bookseller catalogs
- Architecture;
- Size
- 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall
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