The Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology London 1974. VI 156 pp. 24x18 cm. Wrappers numerous text figures 11 plates English text. Waterstained. unknown
The Society for Medieval Archaeology London 1957-1978. 20 volumes. 24x18 cm. Wrappers numerous text figures and plates English text. Lacks volume II volume III page 215 torn volume XVI slightly waterstained. unknown
56 pages with diagrams plates figures illustrations and bibliography. Quarto 10 1/4" x 7 3/4" bound in original publisher's wrappers. Studies in Pre-Columbian Art and Archaeology number nine. First edition. There is general agreement that Mesoamerican and Central andean peoples must have influenced one another to some degree before the Spanish conquest. Yet the specific participants and the exact nature of their contact remains in doubt. A brief review of the more salient instances of suspected PreClassic connections between the cultures of these two areas will prepare the ground for the primary purpose of this paper which is to trace the origin of certain possible exotic components of a single art style that of Izapa. Condition: Near fine. Dunbarton Oaks paperback
Number 9: A Possible focus on Andean Artistic Influence in Mesoamerica by Mino Badner 56 pages with figures and bibliography; Number 10: Izapan-Style Art: A Study of its Form and Meaning by Jacinto Quirate 47 pages with map figures tables plates and bibliography; Number 11: Human Decapitation in Ancient Americaby Christopher L Moser 72 pages with figures plates tables and bibliography. Quarto 10 3/4" x 8" issued in original publisher's grey cloth with gilt lettering in red label on spine and front cover. Studies in pre-Columbian Art and Archaeology numbers 9 10 and 11. First edition.<br /><br />Number 9: There is general agreement that Mesoamerican and Central Andean peoples must have influenced one another to some degree before the Spanish conquest. Yet the specific participants and the exact nature of their contact remains in doubt. A brief review of the more salient instances of suspected PreClassic connections between the cultures of these two areas will prepare the ground for the primary purpose of this paper which is to trace the origin of certain possible exotic components of a single art style that of Izapa.<br /><br />Number 10: In order to understand better Izapan-style art and its relationships to preceding and subsequent art styles the author studies its formal and thematic programs which he hopes will give a clearer picture of the art its form and meaning.<br /><br />Number 11: For the purposes of the paper the author employed seven conditions or criteria that determine representation or depiction of decapitation in pre-Columbian pictorial codices. 1 a head or skull in any position with blood flowing from the neck; 2a head held by the hair and lacking a body; 3 heads hung upside down suspended by a cord through the cheeks; 4heads attached to poles staffs or body adornments; 5 bodies with severed necks; 6 portrayals of the completed or partial act of decapitation; and 7 skull burials that retain the mandible and two or more cervical vertebrae.<br /><br />Condition:<br /><br />Corners bumped previous owner's name blackened out on page ends else very good issued without jacket. Dumbarton Oaks hardcover
J.M. Dent & Sons 1974. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust Jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item700grams ISBN:0460042297 J.M. Dent & Sons hardcover
Southwater 2009. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item950grams ISBN:9781844763641 Southwater paperback
Somerset Books 2007. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item400grams ISBN:9780861834372 Somerset Books paperback
B.T. Batsford 1977. Volume 1. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust Jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item600grams ISBN:071340924X B.T. Batsford hardcover
128 pages with frontispiece color plates figures illustrations maps glossary bibliography and index. Quarto 10 1/4" x 7 1/4" bound in original publisher's red cloth with black lettering to spine and cover with pictorial design in pictorial jacket. Illustrated by Milka Cizik. First edition. The author traces the mystery of the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls the unraveling and deciphering of their contents and the history of the period to which they were written. The exciting periods of the last century BC and the first century AD come to life inb this story. The political turmoil at the time of Jesus the wars against Rome the revolutions and the religious conditions that form the background of the Dead Sea Scrolls provide the background for this. Condition: Previous owners plate on front end paper "Special Edition for members" plate on front end paper. Jacket corners and spine ends else a very good copy in a near fine jacket. Harvey House hardcover
Scottish Burgh Survey 1978. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item250grams ISBN: Scottish Burgh Survey paperback
Scottish Burgh Survey 1981. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item300grams ISBN: Scottish Burgh Survey paperback
Scottish Burgh Survey 1977. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item200grams ISBN: Scottish Burgh Survey paperback
Scottish Burgh Survey 1981. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item300grams ISBN: Scottish Burgh Survey paperback
Scottish Burgh Survey 1981. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In fair condition suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item250grams ISBN: Scottish Burgh Survey paperback
Scottish Burgh Survey 1977. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item200grams ISBN: Scottish Burgh Survey paperback
Scottish Burgh Survey 1982. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item350grams ISBN: Scottish Burgh Survey paperback
Scottish Burgh Survey 1978. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item200grams ISBN: Scottish Burgh Survey paperback
Scottish Burgh Survey 1981. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In fair condition suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item250grams ISBN: Scottish Burgh Survey paperback
Scottish Burgh Survey 1981. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item200grams ISBN: Scottish Burgh Survey paperback
Scottish Burgh Survey 1977. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item200grams ISBN: Scottish Burgh Survey paperback
Scottish Burgh Survey 1981. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In fair condition suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item350grams ISBN: Scottish Burgh Survey paperback
Scottish Burgh Survey 1981. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item250grams ISBN: Scottish Burgh Survey paperback
Scottish Burgh Survey 1982. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item350grams ISBN: Scottish Burgh Survey paperback
Scottish Burgh Survey 1981. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item250grams ISBN: Scottish Burgh Survey paperback
Scottish Burgh Survey 1978. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item200grams ISBN: Scottish Burgh Survey paperback