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Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Institution Press, 1955. First Thus . Soft cover. Near Fine/None as Issued. Text/BRAND NEW. Salmon soft cover/NF, w/light wear to leading edges & faint dimming of spine. Compilation of 1399 abstracts of literature on applying science & technology to fields of fine art and archaeology. Better understanding of origins, fabrication, chronology of materials allows improved methods in conservation. Many abstacts first appeared in Technical Studies in the Field of Fine Arts, Fogg Museum, Harvard Univ (1932 - 1942); contributions written in French remain in the original language of publication. Fine reference/resource and bibliography.
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ABSTRACTS OF TECHNICAL STUDIES IN ART AND ARCHAEOLOGY (Freer Gallery of Art Occasional Papers, Vol 2, No 2)
by Gettens, Rutherford J.; & Usilton, Bertha M. (Compilers)
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ACOMA : People of the White Rock (Revised Edition)
by James, H[arold] L.; (Frank Waters, Introduction)
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Atglen, PA: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 1997. Revised Editon . Soft cover. New/None as Issued. BRAND NEW Copy. The story of the Acoma Pueblo, one of the oldest continuously inhabited community in the U.S. Many believe the name "Acoma" is a derivative the Keresan words meaning the People of the White Rock --- hence the title of this volume. Located on a sandstone mesa some 60 miles west of Albuquerque, Acoma is a living gem. Augmented with photographs, the chapters are: 1, The Legend of Katzimo; 2, The Place; 3, The People; 4, Their Way of Life; and, 5, Ascent of the Enchanted Mesa.
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THE ACROPOLIS : This Beautiful World), Volume 12
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London, UK: Ward Lock, Ltd, 1970. First Edition, First Thus . Hardcover. Near Fine/Fine. Bin Takahashi (Photographer). Text/BRAND NEW & Bright. Orange-red linen boards/Fine w/trace edge rubs. DJ/Fine. Book shop stamp & sticker shadow to fEP. Vol. 12 of This Beautiful World Series. History, and photographic essay, of the Acropolis --- the ancient citadel at Athens, containing the Parthenon, Erechtheum, and other notable buildings, mostly dated from the 5th century B.C. Planned and begun under Pericles (c. 495 - 429 BC) who masterminded the Peloponnesian War and promoted the golden age of Athens in which giants such as Aeschylus, Socrates and Phidias flourished. This extraordinary historic site drew on the artistry of outstanding architects Callicrates, Mnesikles, and Iktinos, sculptor Phidias (creator of the statue of Zeus at Olympia, one of The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World), numerous artisans, metal workers, craftspeople, painters, woodcarvers, and thousands of labourers. 134 pgs…
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THE AMERICAN HERITAGE GUIDE TO ARCHAEOLOGY
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New York, NY: American Heritage Press, 1970. First Edition, First Thus . Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Judith Newcomber (Illustrator). BRAND NEW & Collectible. First Edition, First Thus. Dictionary. Archaeology. Illustrated with drawings, maps, and photos.
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AMONG ANCIENT RUINS : The Legacy of Earl Morris
by Lange, Frederick W.; Leonard, Diana (Editors); & Univsersity of Colorado Museum Staff
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Boulder, CO: Johnson Books, 1985. First Edition, First Thus . Soft cover. New/None as Issued. BRAND NEW Copy. Published in connection with 1983 exhibition titled "Among Ancient Ruins" featuring the legacy of archaelogical findings of Earl H. Morris (1889 - 1956). Strictly speaking, this is not an exhibition catalogue; it is, rather, a publication derived from it. It is a biography, and includes not only Morris's Southwestern work (theme of the exhibition), but also a brief coverage of his Mayan research and other artifacts recovered by Morris that are part of the Univ of Colorado Museum collections. Fine copy.
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ANASAZI : Ancient People of the Rock
by Muench, David (Photographer); Pike Donald G. (Text)
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Palo Alto, CA: American West Publishing, 1974. First Edition, 3rd Printing . Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. David Muench (Photographer). EX-LIB. UNCIRCULATED Copy. Text/Bright. Brown boards w/gilt spine lettering/NF w/trace wear to corner tips, and tape residue to lower edge. DJ/NF w/short closed tear to lower front corner. Study of the Anasazi, a vanished people who have left remains of great cities in the plateau country of American Southwest. Anasazi is a Navajo term meaning "The Ancient Ones". The narrative is made all the more eloquent by photographs of David Muench of the awesome landscapes housing ancient dwellings at Mesa Verde, Canyon de Chelly, and Chaco Canyon, and those taken at an earlier date by Adam Clark Vroman.
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ANASAZI : Ancient People of the Rock
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Palo Alto, CA: American West Publishing, 1974. First Edition, First Pinting . Hardcover. Collectible - Fine/Near Fine. David Muench (Photographer). Text/BRAND NEW & Bright. Brown boards w/gilt spine lettering/Fine. DJ/NF (showing first edition, pre-publication price)/NF; trace edge wear, under mylar. Study of the Anasazi civilization of vanished people who left us remains of great cities in the plateau country of American Southwest. Anasazi is a Navajo term meaning "The Ancient Ones". Narrative supported with eloquent photographs of David Muench of ancient dwellings at Mesa Verde, Canyon de Chelly, and Chaco Canyon, and those taken much earlier by Adam Clark Vroman.
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ANASAZI : Ancient People of the Rock
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New York, NY: Harmony Books/Crown Publishers, 1977. First Edition, 4th Printing . Soft cover. Near Fine/None as Issued. Muench (Photographer); Adam Clark Vroman (Historical Photographs). Text/BRAND NEW. Illustrated soft cover/NF w/light wear & faint creasing to upper back corner, & trace soiling to front lower edge. A study of the Anasazi civilization of vanished peoples who have left mute remains of great cities in the plateau country of American Southwest. Anasazi is a Navajo term meaning "The Ancient Ones". This narrative is made all the more eloquent by photographs of David Muench of the exquisite and awesome landscapes housing ancient dwellings at Mesa Verde, Canyon de Chelly, and Chaco Canyon, and those taken much earlier from the camera lenses of Adam Clark Vroman.
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THE ANASAZI : Prehistoric People of the Four Corners Region
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Flagstaff, AZ: Museum of Northern Arizona, 1977. First Edition, First Thus . Soft Cover/Stapled. Near Fine/None as Issued. Marc Gaede (Photographer). Text/BRAND NEW. Stapled soft cover/NF w/faint creasing to lower front corner. Anthropological & archaeological study of the prehistoric Anasazi. Text, with color photos by Marc Gaede, in 8 parts: 1, Introduction; 2, Making a Living; 3, Making a Home: Clothing & Adornment; 4, Basketry & Textiles; 5, Pottery; 6, Religious Life; and, 7, Synopsis.
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THE ANCIENT MAYA (3rd Edition)
by Morley, Sylanus Griswold; (Revised By George W. Brainerd)
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Stanford, CA: Stanford Univ Press, 1956. 3rd Edition, 3rd Printing of 1963 . Hardcover. Fine/No Jacket. 3rd Edition, 3rd Printing of 1963. Text/BRAND NEW & Bright. Illustrated beige linen boards/Fine. DJ/None. Map to endpapers. Frontispiece: The Young Corn God, Copan, Honduras. Classic well illustrated study on the rich pre-Columbian Maya civilization. First published 1946; this is the 3rd Revised Edition of 1956 with a concluding chapter by Betty Bell, editorial assistant to George Bainerd whose untimely death prevented him from seeing the work to its end. 12 chapters: I, The Country; II, The People; III, The Origin of the Maya Civilization; IV, The Classic State; VI, The Spanish Conquest of Yucatan; VII, The Spanish Conquest of Peten; VIII, Agriculture; IX, Government & Social Organization; X, Life of the Common People; XI, Religion & Deities; XII, Hieroglyphic Writing, Arithmetic & Astronomy; XIII, Architecture; XIV, Sculpture & Modeling; XV, Ceramics; XVI, Miscellaneous Arts…
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THE ANCIENT MAYA (3rd Edition)
by Morley, Sylvanus Griswold; (Revised By Geroge W. Brainerd)
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Stanford, CA: Stanford Univ. Press, 1956. Third Edition, First Thus . Hardcover. Near Fine/No Jacket. Text/Bright, strong, As New w/occasional, faint margin discoloration. Illustrated beige linen boards/NF. DJ/None. First published 1946; this is the 3rd Edition revised by George W. Brainerd. PO name to fEP. Maps to endpapers. Frontispiece: The Young Corn God, Copan, Honduras. Classic study of the Maya civilization. A description of the geographical region where the Maya live, the rise and fall of their civilization, ancient and modern Maya customs, and, a comparative evaluation of the Maya against other aboriginal American cultures in 13 chapters with photos and line drawings. Archaeologist and Mayan scholar Sylvanus Griswold Morley (1883 - 1948) is particularly noted for the extensive excavations of the Maya site of Chichen Itza that he directed on behalf of the Carnegie Institution.
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ANCIENT NORTH AMERICA : The Archaelogy of a Continent
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New York, NY: Thames & Hudson, 1991. First Edition, First Thus . Soft cover. Near Fine/None as Issued. Text/BRAND NEW & Bright. Illustrated soft cover/NF; light edge rubs & faint creasing to lower front corner. A narrative of the diverse prehistoric societies of North America from the first settlement before 12,000 BC. This synthesis of archaelogical and anthropological inquires is in 7 parts: Part I, Background; II, The Paleo-Indians; III, The Great Plains; IV, The Far North; V, The West; VI, The Eastern Woodlands; and, VII, After Columbus.
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THE ANCIENT CELTS
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Oxford, UK: Oxford Univ Press, 1997. First Edition, First Printing . Hardcover. COLLECTIBLE - NEW/Fine. BRAND NEW & Collectible. History, society and art of the fierce ancient people whose descendants today inhabit Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Brittany, Galicia and Portugal. Text augmented by illustrations, photos, maps, chonological tables, and guide to further reading. Barry Cunliffe is Professor of European Archaeology at Oxford, and author of Oxford Illustrated Prehistory of Europe. Fine copy.
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ANCIENT MESOAMERICA : Selected Readings
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Palo Alto, CA: Peek Publications, 1983. First Edition, First Thus . Soft cover. Very Good/None as Issued. Text/BRAND NEW & Bright. Illustrated beige soft cover/VG; strong & sound w/faint sticker residue to upper front cover, faint creasings to lower front/back corners, & showing light discoloration. PO label to title page. Anthology of archaeological/anthropological mongraphs, most previously published in academic journals. Originally assembled by Professor Graham for a junior/senior level course on Mesoamerican cultural history at the Univ of California at Berkeley. Strong copy.
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THE ANCIENT AMERICAN CIVILIZATIONS
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New York, NY: Praeger Publishers, 1972. First Edition, 2nd Printing of 1974 . Soft cover. Near Fine/None as Issued. Text/BRAND NEW & Bright. Illustrated soft cover/NF w/light wear to edges & corner tips, & faint creasing to front, parallel to spine. PO name to fEP. First published 1969 in German under the title "Vorlolumbische Kulturen". Latin American history. An examination of the contribution of early Mesoamerican and Andean cultures to the rise of Aztec and Inca civilizations.
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ANCIENT AMERICAN PAINTING : With 24 Color Plates (Movements in World Art Series)
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New York, NY: Crown Publishers, 1962. First Edition, First Thus . Hardcover. COLLECTIBLE - NEW/Near Fine. Text/BRAND NEW. Green linen boards/NF. DJ/NF w/ light edge wear & showing faint discoloration. Volume 2 of the Movements in World Art Series; original text in German. Survey of the development of various art styles, techniques and motifs in Ancient paintings of the Americas. Includes works of the Aztec and Maya civilizations, and La Venta, Teotihuacan, Zapotec and Mistee cultures.
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ANCIENT CITIES OF THE SOUTHWEST : A Practical Guide to the Major Prehistoric Ruins of Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, and Colorado
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San Francisco, CA: Chronicle Books, 1982. Soft cover. Near Fine/None as Issued. Buddy Mays (Author-Photographer). Text/NEW. Soft cover/NF w/trace edge rubs. Guide to some 30 major prehistoric sites. Text, w/photos and maps, in 26 chapters arranged by area in 9 parts: 1, Exploring from Phoenix, Arizona; 2, Exploring from Flagstaff, Arizona; 3, Exploring from Kayenta, Arizona; 4, Exploring from Bluff, Utah; 5, Exploring from Cortez, Colorado; 6, Exploring from Gallup, New Mexico; 7, Exploring from Alburquerque, New Mexico; 8, Exploring from Santa Fe, New Mexico; and 9, Exploring from Oas Cruces, New Mexico, followed by Glossary.
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THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF NORTH AMERICA
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New York, NY: A Studio Book/Viking Press, 1976. First Edition, First Thus . Hardcover. Near Fine/Fine. Werner Forman (Photographer). Text/BRAND NEW w/faint brown smudge to fEP. Burnt orange linen boards/Fine. Dustjacket under mylar. Light soiling to leading text edge. Endpapers: Map of The Regions & Historical Tribes. A survey of early North America through archaeological wealth and anthropology fortified by photographs in color and b/w.
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ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCHES IN RETROSPECT
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Cambridge, MA: Winthrop Publishers, 1974. First Edition, First Printing . Soft cover. Near Fine/None as Issued. Text/BRAND NEW & Bright. Illustrated soft cover/NF; Strong & sound w/rubs to leading edges & faint creasing to lower front corner. Anthology of ten essays offering retrospective appraisals of projects undertaken in the hopes of delineating transistions in the field of archaeology. Articles arranged chronologically based on dates of research. The articles are: 1, Early Development in Mogollon Research (Paul S. Martin); 2, Prehistoric Europe: The Economic Basis (Grahame Clark); 3, The Iraq Jarmo Project (Robert J. Braidwood); 4, The Abri Pataud of the French Upper Paliolithic in Retropect (Hallam L. Movius, Jr); 5, The Adena Culture (William G. Haag); 6, The Virú Valley Settlement Pattern Study (Gordon R. Willey); 7, Studying the Windmiller Culture (Robert F. Heizer); 8, Reflections on My Search for the Beginning of Agriculture in Mexico (Richard S. MacNeish); 9, Meroe in…
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THE ARCHITECTS OF THE PARTHENON : The Architect and Society Series (A Pelican Original)
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U.S.A.: Penguin Books, 1970. First Edition, First Thus . Soft cover. Very Good/None as Issued. Text/BRAND NEW & Bright. Softcover/VG; strong & sound w/rubs to all leading edges & light surface wear & soiling. A study of the coming to being of the Parthenon, the Greek temple of Athene Parthenos build on the Acropolis at Athens in 447 - 432 BC by Pericles to commemorate recent Greek victory over the Persians. Art historian and professor at Bryn Mawr Colleges within the context of the social and cultural environments of the time, and the dynamics between the two principle architects Kallikrates [Callicrates] and Iktinos [Ictinus]. 193 pages w/some 70 illustrations. 4 chapters: 1, The Parthenon of Kallikrates; 2, Kimon & Pericles; 3, Kallikrates; and 4, Iktinos.
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