ARCHAEOLOGY from Chilton Books

Wansford: Privately published, nd. (1998).. As Seen on BBC TV History Fix". "The 'Secret Room is not mentioned in the contract of 1434 ao it must have been an extra for the free-mason William Horwood....The complete experience of the restoration was a chance to observe parts of the church that had not been seen since the original construction.… Read more about this item

Ely: Anglo-Saxon Books, 2010.. Did the Anglo-Saxon migration consist of the movement of a few hundred warriors who seized power and ruled over an indigienous population? Or was it a very mixed series of large and small migrations over a long period which differed greaty in nature from time-to-time and place-to-place?" 24cms x 17cms. Pp.283/12(publisher's catalogue). Paperback.… Read more about this item

London: Vega, 2002.. 1st edition. An Investigation into the Enigmas of America's Pre-History. "Drawing on Paul Devereux's own original research an the findings of many scholars, scientists, and explorers, this book provides a succinct yet comprehensive survey of an almost-forgotten ancient dimension of the Americas, North and South." Pp.174, 36 colour photos + many figure illustrations. Paperback,… Read more about this item

Cairo: Egyptian Antiquities Organization, 1978.. Guide Book. Pp.128, 6 colour plus numerous black & white photo illustrations througnout, 3 maps/plans. Paperback, plan of the museum to rear cover. VG.

Aylesbury: Shire Publications Limited, 1978.. The authors tell you what equipment you need to carry out a reliable survey, and how much of it you can make for yourself. They set out a step-by-step method of surveying an open site like a field and then do the same for the different kinds of buildings likely to be encounteed....There is… Read more about this item

Ipswich: East Anglian Daily Times, 1950.. Catalogue of an Exhibition of Romano-British Antiquities July 1sr to 15th, 1950 in The Castle Museum Colchester. Pp.57, 20 black & white plates. Grey card covers slightly rubbed, rusting to staples. Good.

Colchester: Essex Society for Archaeology and History, 2015.. 1st edition. "Archaeological fieldwork by Oxford Archaeology at some 29 sites along the route of a widening scheme between junctions 27 and 30 of the M25 motorway in Essex uncovered evidence of past occupation and activities dating from the Mesolithic to post-medieval periods....The limited opportunity for archaeological excavation during the original… Read more about this item

London: J. B. Nicols And Son, 25 Parliament Street, 1844 .. An original early 19th century stitched pamphlet. 8pp. + a fold-out map. Soiled paper covers, corners creased, edges rubbed, with inked title: "Caesars Landing". Also an inked dedication: "To H. O. With the Author's best respects. Jan. 16 1845." Printed title-page. Clear English text. All pages… Read more about this item

London: [ British Archaeological Association ], Published for the Association, 22 Russell Square, london, W.C.I.. A very good original pamphlet. pp.168-190 . Soiled yellow card covers with printed titles, and an inked dedication: "To The Revd. G. Montagu Benton with the Author's Compts." There is also a loosely inserted letter from Miller Christy to Rev. Gerald Montagu Benton,… Read more about this item

Oxford: Phaidon Press Ltd. 1980.. This book provides the archaeological student and the layman with clear definitions and well presented graphic illustrations of the sometimes seemingly abstruse process involved in the present day archaeological investigation..." Pp.144, illustrations and graphics throughout. Paperback. VG.

Nairobi: British Institute in Eastern Africa, 2004.. Fifty Tears in the Archaeology of Africa: Themes in Archaeological Theory and Practice. Papers in honour of John Alexander. Includes: Peasant archaeology in Nubia; Expereimental archaeology in the Tropics; The potential for historical archaeology in the Sudan; Islamic pottery in the Middle Nile; Traditional iron technology and settlement patterns in Central Darfur;… Read more about this item

Bristol: St Stephen's Bristol Press Ltd, nd.(1937).. My interest in the subject was first aroused by a chance reading of the tract, "Up the Camel River". Later essays carried Egyptian names and evidence to Exmoor, the Quantocks, and up to the confines of Bristol at Keynsham and Mangotsfield. This raised the question as to whether the city itself as… Read more about this item

London: B.T.Batsford, 1983.. 1st edition. "Explains the development and growth of archaeology as well as modern techniques and interpretations. Clearly written, with 100 specially drawn diagrams and carefully selected photographs, it is aimed primarily at beginners - whether sixth-form or university students, evening-class goers, or amateur archaeologists." Pp.190. Green cloth, dustwrapper. VG/VG.

NewcastleUpon Tyne: C.F.Cutter, 1932.. A Talk to the St Andrew's Society, Cairo, Egypt. Pp.22, black & white frontispiece photo of a Papyrus Letter titled "A Woman's Tongue", spotting to half-title and lighter spotting throughout. Green card covers with original grey paper cover laid down. Good.

London: RTS, nd (c.1928).. The Story of Ancient Sodom in the Light of Modern Research. Pp.141, sepia frontispiece + 2 further photo plates. Blue cloth, gilt title to spine. G+.

Victoria: The Australian Institute of Archaeology, 1975.. Contents include: 1. Digging in Bible Lands; 2. Unto the Angels of the Churches (part 3); 3. Archaeological Notes; 4. Ancient and Modern Mud Technology; 5. Dating the Past in the Near East; 6. Israel's Oldest Underground Mine. Pagination pp.107-159, occasional black & white photos and illustrations throughout. Pbk. … Read more about this item

Victoria: The Australian Institute of Archaeology, 1975.. Contents include:1.A New Look; 1. Unto the Angels of Churches; 3. Archaeological Notes; 4. The Temples of Mt Gerizim; Babylonian Books - Back to the Beginnings; 5. George Ernest Wright, In Memoriam. Pp.52, occasional black & white photos and illustrations. Pbk. VG.

Victoria: The Australian Institute of Archaeology, 1975.. Contents include: Beersheeba Founded by Israelites; Unto the Angels of the Churches (part 4); New Light on Ancient Slavery; Dating the Past in the Near East (Part 2). Pagination continued from Vol11 No.3 pp.161-213, occasional black & white photos and illustrations. Pbk. VG.

Victoria: The Australian Institute of Archaeology, 1976.. Contents include: The Lost City of Hercules; Land of the Two Rivers; Qadesh on the Orontes; Lachish: Guardian of Judah's Hill Country; A New Inscription of Sardis; Laments and Lamentations; Aerial Views of the Holy Land; Exhibitions 1976. Pp.52, occasional black and white photos and illustrations throughout. Pbk. … Read more about this item

Victoria: The Australian Institute of Archaeology, 1976.. Contents include: The End of an Era - Walter J. Beasley: In Memoriam; Significant find in Syria; Archaeology in Mesopotamia, 2: Nineveh, That Great City; Ammonius to Apollonius, Greeting; The Challenge of the High Places. Pagination continued from previous volume. pp.104, occasional black & white photos and illustrations throughout. Pbk. … Read more about this item