Ian mathieson stead (6 Ergebnisse)

Probable first edition. 208 pages. Hardcover; H 28.25cm x L 22cm. Dark brown dust jacket well rubbed, bumping along top edges. Red boards with bright gilt stamped spine lettering, small surface abrasion near top edge of front board. Ownership inscription at top edge of front pastedown else a very good+ copy in a very good dust jacket. ISBN 0801419980.…

Third Impression. Very good paperback copy; edges somewhat dust-dulled and nicked. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description: 72 pages: illustrations (some color), 2 portraits; 22 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (page 71) and index. Subjects: British Museum. Art metal-work, Celtic Great Britain. Antiquities. Art, Celtic. Celtic antiquities. Great Britain Celtic visual arts. Genre: Art and Antiquities. 1 Kg.…

Softcover. Zustand: As New. Leichte Kratzer / Abnutzungen / Druckstellen. The Celtic-speaking Britons who inhabited England, Wales and part of Scotland in the 500 years BC left no written history. However, archaeology continues to reveal their artistic achievements. Jewellery, weapons, armour and the metal fittings of chariots and harness are magnificently decorated with fascinating and powerful designs. This introduction to the various forms of abstract decoration used by the Celts, asks whether their distinctive designs had a symbolic meaning now lost, or whether they were simple adornment. It examines the craftsmen's techniques, then follows the development of certain patterns and finally describes a number of surviving masterpieces, such as the Battersea shield and the Aylesford bucket.…

Third Impression. Very good paperback copy; edges somewhat dust-dulled and nicked. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description: 72 pages: illustrations (some color), 2 portraits; 22 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (page 71) and index. Subjects: British Museum. Art metal-work, Celtic Great Britain. Antiquities. Art, Celtic. Celtic antiquities. Great Britain Celtic visual arts. Genre: Art and Antiquities. 1 Kg.…

Hardback in Dust Wrapper. Zustand: Very Good+. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good+. First edition (first printing). Hardback. Dust wrapper over black boards with gilt titles to the spine; Measures 9½" x 6¼" (0.9 kg); pp 160; Index; Preface by Colin Renfrew; Includes: Line drawings; Black & white photographs; Colour photographs; Tables; || The book is on the shelf, ready to be appropriately packed, and posted from the pastoral paradise of Peasedown St. John, Bath, by a real bookseller in a real book shop - with my personal guarantee and beady eye on the Consumer Contracts Regulations. REMEMBER! Buying my copy means the book shop Jack Russells get their supper! My Book #192746 ||.…

Softcover. Quarto, 435 pages. In Good condition. Spine is grey with black print. Cover is illustrated, black print; light edge wear, toning to spine, small vendor label on rear panel. Illustrated: b&w drawings, maps (some folded). [Oversized book(s). Additional postage necessary for expedited/international orders. Economy International shipping unavailable due to size/weight restrictions. For international/expedited customers, please inquire for rates]. NOTE: NOTE: Shelved in Locked Annex Area, Netdesk Column QB (ND-QB) . 1417935. FP New Rockville Stock.…