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Unearthing Igbo-Ukwu: Archaeological Discoveries in Eastern Nigeria by Shaw, Thurstan - 1977

by Shaw, Thurstan

Unearthing Igbo-Ukwu: Archaeological Discoveries in Eastern Nigeria by Shaw, Thurstan - 1977

Unearthing Igbo-Ukwu: Archaeological Discoveries in Eastern Nigeria

by Shaw, Thurstan

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Ibadan, Nigeria: Oxford University Press, 1977. Paperback. VG+. light scuffs & edge-wear to covers. interior clean. tight binding.. Brown wraps with color illustrations and light yellow lettering. 121 pp. Profuse BW illustrations. "In Unearthing Igbo-Ukwu Thurstan Shaw tells the story of the excavations which he carried out at three different sites in the town of Igbo-Ukwu. He describes the beautiful and remarkable objects which were uncovered, and discusses the problems of dating the finds and of setting them in their social and economic background. The photographs which illustrate the book enable the reader to appreciate both the process of excavating and the beauty of the finds. This fascinating account is told in vivid and simple langauge for both the student of Nigeria's history and the general reader." -- back cover.
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  • ISBN 10 0195752511
  • ISBN 13 9780195752519
  • Publisher Oxford University Press
  • Place of Publication Ibadan, Nigeria
  • Date Published 1977
  • Keywords African Art; Archaeology; Nigeria; Igbo-Ukwu ; Igbo-Ukwu ; ;
Nigeria : Its Archaeology and Early History
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Nigeria : Its Archaeology and Early History

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Nigeria: Its Archaeology and Early History (Ancient Peoples and Places, Vol. 88)
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Nigeria: Its Archaeology and Early History (Ancient Peoples and Places, Vol. 88)

by Thurstan Shaw

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Archaeology in Nigeria. An original article from the Antiquity journal, 1969

Archaeology in Nigeria. An original article from the Antiquity journal, 1969

by Thurstan Shaw

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Antiquity, 1969. First Edition. Disbound. Very Good Condition. 13 pages, 2 figures, 1 fold-out plate and 5 plates. Note; this is an original article separated from the volume, not a reprint or copy. Size: Quarto (25 x 19 cms). Quantity Available: 1. Category: Antiquity; Inventory No: 243001..
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The Archaeology of Africa: Food, Metals and Towns. Edited by Thurstan Shaw, Paul Sinclair, Bassey Andah, Alex Okpoko. (One World Archaeology. 20.)

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London/New York (Routledge), 1993.. xxxvi, (2), 857pp. Prof. illus. Sm. stout 4to. Wraps.
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The Archaeology of Africa: Food, Metals and Towns (One World Archaeology)
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The Archaeology of Africa: Food, Metals and Towns (One World Archaeology)

by Andah, Bassey [Editor]; Okpoko, Alex [Editor]; Shaw, Thurstan [Editor]; Sinclair, Paul [Editor];

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Routledge, 1995. paperback. Acceptable. 7x1x11. Trade paperback. Pen annotation in table of contents and in select chapters, mainly the Egypt chapters in the 30s. Some highlighting in aforementioned chapters. Annotation is limited to a reasonable amount and never obfuscates the text. Some borwn specks on page edging, and a sticker from previous vendor on back cover.
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Excavation At Dawu. Report on an Excavation in a Mound At Dawu, Akuapim, Ghana.

by Shaw, Thurstan

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Excavation at dawn

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Thomas Nelson. Thomas Nelson & Sons Ltd On Behalf Of The University College Of Ghana. 1961. 4to. Hardback. VG/VG dj, price-clipped FIRST EDITION. sslight page edge foxing; dj price-clipped, intact. pp. 178. With Figures, foldout and black and white plates. UK dealer, immediate dispatch . Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition.. 1961.
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Nigeria: Its Archaeology and Early History. (Ancient Peoples and Places. 88.)

by Shaw, Thurstan

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Archaeology & Nigeria: An Expanded version of an Inaugural Lecture delivered at the University of...

Archaeology & Nigeria: An Expanded version of an Inaugural Lecture delivered at the University of Ibadan on 29 November 1963

by Shaw, Thurstan

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Ibadan: Ibadan University Press, 1967. Soft cover. Fine. 5.5" x 8.5" Second impression. Original wraps, staple bound. 33 pp. Light rubbing to spine, ink ownership inscription inside front cover, else fine.
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Excavation at Dawu

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London: Thomas Nelon & Sons. hardback, green cloth gilt, well illustrated with 55 plates and fold-out figs etc, in wrapper, minor stain at bottom edge of board, wrapper with small tear and loss, else very good in a good wrapper, with obituary of Shaw loosely inserted . Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 1961.
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