Search Results: Archaeology from Black Cat Hill Books

New York, NY Oxford at the The Clarendon Press, 1997. Hardcover First Edition (1997), not directly stated, but First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence, according to OUP's customary practice at the time of publication. First Edition (1997), not directly stated, but First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence, according to OUP's customary practice at the time of publication. Very Good+ in Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. The Book shows a hint of shelving wear to the lower extremities and a mild touch of wear near the upper corner of the rear panel; the binding leans very slightly, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Former owner's address lable affixed to the upper front free endpaper. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. A handsome nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and minor,… Read More

New York, NY Barnes & Noble Books, 1992. Hardcover Reprint Edition (1992); First Printing Thus, so indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First published in 1964. Reprint Edition (1992); First Printing Thus, so indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Near Fine in Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. The book shows a very mild bump to the upper corner of a few pages; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a single unobtrusive flaw. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to "As New". The DJ shows the faintest sunning to the upper portion of the brown-toned background field of the backstrip (the blue titles thereon remain bold and… Read More

New Haven, CT Yale University Press, 1931. Hardcover First Ed, unstated. Very Good+: shows very light wear to extremities. Faint toning at outside edges. Former owner's bookplate at front pastedown endpaper. Binding square and secure; text clean. Remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Supplementary Papers on "The Prehistoric Cultures of Oklahoma" by J.B. Thoburn and "Exploration of Jacobs Cavern" by C. Peabody. 4to. 204pp. 76 figs. 11 plates. Original green cloth over boards. First Ed, unstated. Hardback: No DJ 'as issued'. 

Washington DC Pan American Union, 1958. Paperback Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: just a hint of wear to the extremities; mild rubbing to the wrapper covers; the binding square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, showing very mild wear only. Close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.8 x 7.05 x 0.6 inches). xiv, 277 pages. Language: English. Weight: 17.7 ounces. Social Science Monographs VI. Paperback: Staple-bound Wraps.

Washington DC Pan American Union, 1959. Paperback Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: just a hint of wear to the extremities; mild rubbing to the wrapper covers; the binding square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, showing very mild wear only. Close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.8 x 7.05 x 0.75 inches). ix, 223 pages + 104 duotone plates at the rear of the book. Language: English. Weight: 21.5 ounces. Social Science Monographs VI. Paperback: Staple-bound Wraps.

Albuquerque, NM Maxwell Museum of Anthropology, University of New Mexico , 1998. Paperback First Edition (1998), unstated. First Edition (1998), unstated. Fine in Wraps: flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome, like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing no discernible flaws. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Virtually "As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (11 x 8.5 x 0.65 inches). ix, 219 pages. References. Index. Profusely illustrated with site maps, duotone photographs, tables, graphs, and drawings by Eden A. Welker. Contributions by Linda Mick-O'Hara, Carol Raish, Mollie S. Toll. Language: English. Weight: 20.5 ounces. University Press Paperback.Pecos… Read More

Cairo, Egypt: Institute Francais D'Archéologie Orientale. Very Good+. 1936. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good+ to Near Fine: shows faint softening to the upper rear corner tip; the text pages show a couple of mild creases (not full-on turned-down creases) at the upper corner; mild rubbing to the cloth of the rear panel; slight cocking to the binding, which remains secure; the text is clean. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing the mildest wear and minor, unobtrusive imperfections. Bright and clean. Close to "As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Large Quarto. Thirty-eight plates, with numerous illustrations to each, some double-page with explanatory text on facing leave. Plus 3 double-page graphs and schedules bound at end. Frontispiece map printed in red… Read More

Charlottesville, VA University of Virginia Press, 1995. Hardcover First Edition (1995), so stated. First Edition (1995), so stated. Fine in Near Fine DJ: The Book is flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, like-new copy, structurally sound and tighly bound, showing no flaws. Virtually 'As New'. The DJ shows only the mildest rubbing and a bit of very faint wrinkling at the top edge of the front panel; a faint crease also at the inside front flap; unclipped. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.25 x 6.25 x 1.1 inches). x, 276 pages. Language: English. Weight: 1 pound, 8.9 ounces. Hardback with DJ. 

Salt Lake City, UT: Peregrine Smith Books. Near Fine. 1978. Reprint Edition (1978)., with new material added. First published Reprint . Edition. Paperback. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows the faintest sun-blanching to the light tan background field of the backstrip; a hint of wear at the lower front corner tip; the binding is square and remains secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, a cosmetic imperfection. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.5 x 5.5 x 0.85 inches) . Liberally illustrated with duotone photographs with eight new photographs added to those of the original edition. Language: English. Weight: 17.5 ounces. Reprint Edition… Read More

Cortez, CO Crow Canyon Archaeological Center, 1993. Paperback Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: very light wear to the extremities, with a bit of creasing near the corners of the front panel; former owner's name at the upper front endpaper; else only faint thumbing to the fore-edge; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing moderate wear and an unobtrusive cosmetic flaw. Not far from 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (11 x 8.5 x 1 inches). xix, 378 pages. Illustrated with maps, tables, graphs, photographs, diagrams, etc. Line drawings by Thomas May. Language: English. Weight: 40 ounces. Academic Press Paperback.

Albuquerque, NM The Archaeological Society of New Mexico, 2004. Paperback Fine in Wraps: Flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (11 x 8.5 x 0.65 inches). x, 166 pages. Illustrated with vintage photographs, drawings, designs, charts, and graphs in black & white. Language: English. Weight: 1 pound, 4.9 ounces. The Archaeological Society of New Mexico Publications, 30. Academic Press Paperback.

Burlington, VT Ashgate, 2012. Hardcover First Edition [2012], unstated in accordance with Ashgate's customary practice. First Edition [2012], unstated in accordance with Ashgate's customary practice. Very Near Fine in Very Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. Book shows just a hint of crimping at the heel of the backstrip; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. Very close to 'As New'. The DJ shows only mild rubbing to the panels and just a touch of creasing at the heel of the backstrip else flawless; unclipped. Overall, very close to 'As New'. 8vo. (9.5 x 6.5 x 0.8 inches). xi, 203 pages. Language: English. Weight: 1 pound, 3.8 ounces. Hardback with DJ. 

Princeton, NJ Princeton University Press, 1976. Paperback First Edition Thus (1976); First Printing, so stated. First Edition Thus (1976); First Printing, so stated. Very Good+ to Near Fine in Wraps: a crease near the lower front corner and mild rubbing to the panels; just a hint of wear to the extremities; the binding leans very slightly, but remains secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, close-to-like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing very mild wear and minor cosmetic flaws. Bright and Clean. Corners sharp. Close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8 x 5.15 x 0.5 inches). vii, 111 pages. Language: English. Weight: 5.6 ounces. Trade Paperback.

Philadelphia, PA The American Philosophical Society, 1980. Paperback First Edition (1980), unstated in accordance with The American Philosophical Society' customary practice. First Edition (1980), unstated in accordance with The American Philosophical Society' customary practice. Near Fine in Wraps: shows small, superficial blanched area at the lower front panel and a small blue scuff just above it; else only the barest hint of rubbing and soiling to the wrapper covers; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing the very faintest cosmetic imperfections only. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to "As… Read More

London, UK Evans Brothers: Cadet Edition, 1966. Hardcover Reprint Edition (1966). Very Good in Good DJ: Book shows indications of very careful use: just a touch of shelving wear to the lower extremities; faint smudges and darkening to the outside edges of the text block; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. The DJ shows light wear to extremities, with several nicks and short closed tears; scant loss to chipping at the head of the backstrip and tiny chip with some creases nearby at the bottom edge of the front panel; mild rubbing; faint, but pervasive soiling to the white background areas of the panels and backstrip; the price is unclipped; mylar-protected. Shows some wear and numerous flaws, but remains intact and serviceable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8 x 45 x 1 inches). 160 pages. Language: English. Weight: 11.2 ounces. Reprint Edition (1966). Hardback with DJ. 

Austin, TX University of Texas Press, 1955. Hardcover First Edition (1955), unstated in accordance with University of Texas's customary practice. First Edition (1955), unstated in accordance with University of Texas's customary practice. Very Good: shows light wear to extremities; mild rubbing to the corner tips and along the lower edge of the black, cloth-covered boards; former owner's name at the upper corner of the front free endpaper. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. A carefully used copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and minor, unobtrusive flaws. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.3 x 6.3 x 0.5 inches). viii, 139 pages. Profusely illustrated with charts, tables, maps, drawings and numerous duotone photographs. Description of the Skull by T.D. Stewart. Language: English. Weight: 1.1 ounces. Hardback: Lacks DJ.

Mexico City, Mexico Editorial Minutiae Mexicana, 1989. Paperback First Edition (1989), unstated. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: just a hint of wear to the extremities; very mild rubbing to wrapper covers; scant, faint foxing to the top edge of the text pages; the stapled binding is cocked very slightly off square, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of any creases. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tighly bound, showing a couple of very minor flaws. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.15 x 5.25 x 0.4 inches). 127 pages. Liberally illustrated with photographs and drawings in black & white by Alberto Beltran. Language: English. Weight: 6.8 ounces. Indian Peoples of Mexico Series. Paperback: Staple-bound Wraps. 

New York, NY Harper & Row: Perennial Library, 1978. Paperback First Edition Thus (1978); Eighth Printing. Very Good in Wraps: shows light wear to the extremities with a modest nudge to the upper corner of the text and covers; a very faint stress crease to the back-strip; a very faint crease near the lower corner of the front panel. The binding leans slightly but remains secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and minor imperfections. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (10 x 8 x 1.15 inches). xv, 416 pages. Appendix by Livio Catullo Strecchini. Language: English. Weight: 36.3 ounces. First Edition Thus (1978); Eighth Printing. Trade Paperback.

New York, NY Frederick A. Praeger, Publishers, 1968. Hardcover First Ed, unstated. Near Fine in Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. Book shows some evidence of shelving along the bottom edge; faint foxing at the top edge and fore-edge; else flawless, if no longer 'fresh'; binding square and secure; text clean. DJ shows only mild rubbing; price unclipped. Overall, very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 217pp.First Ed, unstated. Archaeological Guides Series, Edited by Glyn Daniel. Hardback with DJ.

New York, NY Dell Publishing Co: Delta Trade Paperbacks, 1965. Paperback Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: shows only the mildest rubbing. Binding square and secure; text clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 202pp. If this is a first printing of this edition, there is no indication of it; neither is there an indication that this is a subsequent printing. Illustrated in Black & White. Trade Paperback. The author is a Professor of Astronomy who chose to investigate Stonehenge. He concluded that Stonehenge was a sophisticated astronomical observatory designed to predict eclipses. The positioning of the stones provides a wealth of information, as does the choice of the site itself. If you can see the alignment, general relationship, and the use of these stones then you will know the reason for the construction. The author, and other astronomers, discovered the 56-year cycle of eclipses by decoding Stonehenge.… Read More