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The Library of the Villa Dei Papiri at Herculaneum
ISBN: 9780892367993 / Angielski / Miękka Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The eruption of Mt. Vesuvius that destroyed Pompeii in A.D. 79 also buried nearby Herculaneum. Over time the location of the small town was forgotten. Shortly after its rediscovery in the 1730s, excavations--more likely treasure hunts--were organized that unearthed ancient sculptures that had
survived the disaster. The richest finds were from a villa that came to be called the Villa dei Papiri, because it also yielded upward of a thousand papyrus rolls--the only library ever to have been recovered from the classical world. To the great excitement of contemporaries, the papyri held... The eruption of Mt. Vesuvius that destroyed Pompeii in A.D. 79 also buried nearby Herculaneum. Over time the location of the small town was forgotten....
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Beginners Guide To Oriental Rugs
ISBN: 9780894960123 / Angielski / Miękka / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Kline presents a guide readers can use to identify, evaluate, and purchase oriental rugs. Other useful features include a glossary, maps of all major rug producing areas, the history of Oriental rugs, and discussion of how the carpets are made. (Antiques/Collectibles)
Kline presents a guide readers can use to identify, evaluate, and purchase oriental rugs. Other useful features include a glossary, maps of all major ...
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Cultures of Collecting
ISBN: 9780948462511 / Angielski / Miękka / 312 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book traces the psychology, history and theory of the compulsion to collect, focusing not just on the normative collections of the Western canon, but also on collections that reflect a fascination with the "Other" and the marginal the ephemeral, exotic, or just plain curious.
There are essays on the Neoclassical architect Sir John Soane, Sigmund Freud and Kurt Schwitters, one of the masters of collage. Others examine imperialist encounters with remote cultures the consquitadors in America in the sixteenth century, and the British in the Pacific in the eighteenth and the more recent... This book traces the psychology, history and theory of the compulsion to collect, focusing not just on the normative collections of the Western canon,...
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92,36 |
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Glass and Glassware
ISBN: 9781406708578 / Angielski / Miękka / 264 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republ...
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126,61 |
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Chaffers' Hand Book to Hall Marks on Gold and Silver Plate
ISBN: 9781406794007 / Angielski / Miękka / 96 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Originally published in 1902. A revised edition with upwards of forty of the hall marks having been redrawn from original specimens. The well illustrated Contents Include: Tables of Date Letters of the Assay Offices London Birmingham Chester Exeter Newcastle Sheffield Edinburgh Glasgow Dublin. Keywords: Edinburgh Glasgow Assay Offices Specimens Exeter Sheffield Upwards Newcastle Dublin London
Originally published in 1902. A revised edition with upwards of forty of the hall marks having been redrawn from original specimens. The well illustra...
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105,50 |
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100 New York Mysteries
ISBN: 9781411695818 / Angielski / Miękka / 206 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. If it was possible to make a silent movie and turn it into a book, this would be it. "100 New York Mysteries" is a wordless book, a tone poem, and an essay on the sublime beauty found in the streets of New York City. This book is also part of an exhibition, "100 New York Mysteries" at DCKT Contemporary Art in NYC (June-August, 2006). For more information visit www.aaronkrach.com or www.dcktcontemporary.com.
If it was possible to make a silent movie and turn it into a book, this would be it. "100 New York Mysteries" is a wordless book, a tone poem, and an ...
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59,06 |
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To an Island in Africa
ISBN: 9781413442137 / Angielski / Miękka / 82 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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113,95 |
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Treasure Hunting on a Shoestring
ISBN: 9781420884456 / Angielski / Miękka / 208 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book contains all you wish to know about amassing 'treasure' on the cheap. From an 18TH century Chelsea porcelain figurine acquired by the author for 20 pence at a jumble sale, to a Charles II commemorative copper box full of English hammered silver coinage found, once again. by the author, in the foreshore of the muddy river Thames in the heart of London. Lavishly illustrated with many discoveries made between the years of 1970 to 2004, wonderful objects, and all acquired from hunting treasure on a true shoestring budget..
This book contains all you wish to know about amassing 'treasure' on the cheap. From an 18TH century Chelsea porcelain figurine acquired by the author...
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76,21 |
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The Index of Middle English Prose, Handlist X: Manuscripts in Scandinavian Collections
ISBN: 9781843841449 / Angielski / Miękka / 80 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. 'The Index of Middle English Prose' will ultimately locate, identify and record all extant Middle English prose texts composed between c.1200 and c.1500. The initial volumes, the 'Handlists' give descriptions of each item in a particular collection, with identification, categorisation, and full bibliographical data. This volume examines libraries in Scandinavia containing Middle English prose texts: the Royal Library of Copenhagen, Denmark, the Royal Library of Stockholm, theUniversity Library of Uppsala, Sweden, and the Sch yen Collection in Oslo, Norway. An extensive collection of...
'The Index of Middle English Prose' will ultimately locate, identify and record all extant Middle English prose texts composed between c.1200 and c.15...
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Arts & Crafts to Art Deco: Art Deco Jeweller and Silversmith
ISBN: 9781851494880 / Angielski / Twarda / 204 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. With a reputation second to none during his lifetime, Harry Murphy was Britain's leading jewellery designer of the first half of the twentieth century, and one of the most influential and accomplished silversmiths of the Art Deco and Arts & Crafts periods. One of the first to be nominated Royal Designer for Industry, Murphy was a widely revered figure who seemed in his many skills to encapsulate that early twentieth century dream, the successful marriage of art and industry. Yet today, he is little known. This book, published to coincide with an exhibition of Murphy's work at Goldsmith's Hall...
With a reputation second to none during his lifetime, Harry Murphy was Britain's leading jewellery designer of the first half of the twentieth century...
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180,08 |
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David Dickinson: The Duke - What A Bobby Dazzler
ISBN: 9780563521471 / Angielski / Miękka / 288 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. David Dickinson is a household name, the king of the catchphrase, undisputed darling of daytime TV, and a rising star. In his autobiography, David tells how he grew up in a working class district of Manchester, and reveals how he discovered at age 12 that he was adopted. David also describes his early foray into wheeling and dealing in the garment industry in Manchester, as well as his stint in Manchester's notorious prison, Strangeways. After building himself a reputation as an antiques dealer to the rich and famous with an eye for treasures, a chance meeting with a TV exec at a barbecue...
David Dickinson is a household name, the king of the catchphrase, undisputed darling of daytime TV, and a rising star. In his autobiography, David tel...
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82,27 |
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Antiques A to Z - A Pocket Handbook for Collectors and Dealers
ISBN: 9781408631553 / Angielski / Miękka / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republ...
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135,06 |
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Antike Gemmen Und Ihr Nachleben
ISBN: 9783110194500 / Angielski / Twarda / 582 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Gemmen sind Edelsteine mit geschnittenen Bildern. Intaglien (Gemmen mit vertieft gravierten Bildern) dienten als Siegel, Schmuck und Amulette. Kameen (Relief-Schnitte) waren Schmuck- oder Schaustucke. Gemmen sind Zeugen der Sozial- und Kulturgeschichte, spiegeln auch historische Ereignisse. Das Buch behandelt ihre Geschichte von der minoisch-mykenischen Zeit bis in die Spatantike (4./3. Jt. v.Chr. - 5. Jh. n.Chr.), ihre Weiterverwendung und Umdeutung im Mittelalter sowie ihre Rezeption durch Sammler, Kenner und Kunstler vom fruhen Mittelalter bis in die Neuzeit. Gemmen sind Edelsteine mit geschnittenen Bildern. Intaglien (Gemmen mit vertieft gravierten Bildern) dienten als Siegel, Schmuck und Amulette. Kam... |
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The Gun Digest Book of the Ar-15
ISBN: 9780873499477 / Angielski / Miękka / 288 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A Shooter's Guide Now you can become an AR-15 expert. Noted author and gunsmith Patrick Sweeney takes an inside look at an icon among American rifles. The AR-15 first became known to American shooters in the early 1960s. Since then is have become one of the most versatile rifles in the world, tackling everything from military and police operations to long-range target competitions. Sweeney's expertly written text and outstanding photography show you everything you need to know about understanding the AR-15 operating system and his dedicated group of testers honestly evaluate just about... A Shooter's Guide Now you can become an AR-15 expert. Noted author and gunsmith Patrick Sweeney takes an inside look at an icon among American ri... |
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Cash Carriers in Shops
ISBN: 9780747806158 / Angielski Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Most people born before 1950 can remember visiting or working in shops that had cash carriers - cash balls that ran on wooden rails, wire systems where the carrier was catapulted along an overhead steel wire, or pneumatic tube systems where the carrier was
Most people born before 1950 can remember visiting or working in shops that had cash carriers - cash balls that ran on wooden rails, wire systems wher...
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Walking Sticks
ISBN: 9780747800798 / Angielski / Miękka / 32 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. For centuries man has used the stick for many purposes, both decorative and practical. Later it became a symbol of authority, carried by tribal chiefs, army officers and policemen, and a costume accessory, an appendage of the swaggering dandy. This book examines the two main groups of walking sticks and canes: gadget sticks and decorative ones.
For centuries man has used the stick for many purposes, both decorative and practical. Later it became a symbol of authority, carried by tribal chiefs...
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35,96 |
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Old Medical and Dental Instruments
ISBN: 9780747802570 / Angielski / Miękka / 32 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Of interest to collectors, this describes, illustrates and identifies forceps, surgical saws, lancets, stethoscopes, syringes, and many other unusual contents of the doctor''s bag, surgeon''s case or dentist''s surgery.'
Of interest to collectors, this describes, illustrates and identifies forceps, surgical saws, lancets, stethoscopes, syringes, and many other unusual ...
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35,96 |
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Domestic Bygones
ISBN: 9780747803928 / Angielski / Miękka / 32 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. For many people life in the early twentieth century was not very different from what it had been in the eighteenth century, but after the Second World War standards of living rose markedly with the transition to the almost universal use of gas and electric power. Many items that would have been familiar to householders of the last few centuries are illustrated in this book and placed in the context of the domestic life of their periods, describing how they developed and how they were used. Such obsolete household utensils now attract the interest of collectors, but it is still possible to...
For many people life in the early twentieth century was not very different from what it had been in the eighteenth century, but after the Second World...
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35,96 |
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Kenneth Thomson the Collector
ISBN: 9781903470794 / Angielski / Miękka / 128 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Ken Thomson was no mere trophy gatherer. A man of passionate commitment and of wide-ranging cultural curiosity, the late Lord Thomson of Fleet (1923 2006) began a half-century of collecting in 1953 and continued to the very end of his life. The most important private art collection in Canada, it has drawn the respect of museum curators worldwide."
Ken Thomson was no mere trophy gatherer. A man of passionate commitment and of wide-ranging cultural curiosity, the late Lord Thomson of Fleet (1923 2...
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128,63 |
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All About Horse Brasses
ISBN: 9781409727064 / Angielski / Miękka / 60 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republ...
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