Adventure of Archaeology
by Brian M. Fagan
ISBN: 0870446037
ISBN-13: 9780870446030
Format: Hardcover
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Publisher: Natl Geographic Society
Published date: 1985
Edition: 1th edition
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The Adventure of Archaeology
Fagan, Brian M
The National Geographic Society. Hardcover. 0870446037 A wonderful copy with some minor edgewear to the cover. 1985 Univ of Washington Pr Hard Cover Missing Dust Jacket . Very Good. 1985. ( more information)
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The Adventure of Archaeology
Fagan, Brian M
The National Geographic Society. Hardcover. 0870446037 A wonderful copy with some minor edgewear to the cover. Dust Jacket may have chips and close tears. 1985 The National Geographic Society Hard Cover . Very Good. 1985. ( more information)
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The Adventure of Archaeology
Fagan, Brian M
The National Geographic Society. Hardcover. 0870446037 A wonderful copy with some minor edgewear to the cover. Dust Jacket may have chips and close tears. 1985 The National Geographic Society Hard Cover . Very Good. 1985. ( more information)
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The Adventure of Archaeology
Fagan, Brian M
The National Geographic Society. Hardcover. 0870446037 A wonderful copy with some minor edgewear to the cover. Dust Jacket has some edgewear present. 1985 The National Geographic Society Hard Cover . Very Good. 1985. ( more information)
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The Adventure of Archaeology
Brian Fagan
National Geographic Society. Used - Very Good. Very good condition for its age; edges, corners, and covers of book show mild wear and discoloration. No objectionable defects; no underlining; no highlighting; no internal markings except for previous owner's name on halt title page. DJ is very good; edges, corners, and covers of DJ show mild wear and discoloration. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 1985 Oversize Hardcover with DJ ( more information)
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The adventure of archaeology
Fagan, Brian M
Washington, DC: National Geographic Society. Hardcover. 1st Edition. Good. Tight binding. Pages clean with no marks, folds or tears. Corners sharp. Ed ges are sharp but show some darkening from dust and age. Jacket in good sha pe except for two inch tear along top front edge fold. Bibliography: p. 360-361. Includes index. . ( more information)
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The Adventure of Archaeology
Brian M. Fagan
The National Geographic Society. Used - Very Good. No jacket. Item not available for shipment outside of the U.S. Dust Jacket Condition: VERY GOOD ( more information)
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Adventure of Archaeology
Fagan, Brian M
Seattle, Washington, U.S.A.: Univ of Washington Pr, 1985, 1985-10. Hardcover. Like New. Fine. Large Volume. Very nice copy. Brown boards with gold inlay.---BOOKS PURCHASED BEFORE 3PM EASTERN SAME DAY. ( more information)
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The Adventure of Archaeology
Brian M. Fagan
The National Geographic Society, 1985-10. Hardcover. Like New. 1st edition Brown leather with gilt trim and page edging. Book is spotless unmarked and unread. ( more information)
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The Adventure of Archaeology
Fagan, Brian M
The National Geographic Society. Hardcover. 0870446037 Pub date: 1985. Condition: Fine. Has name written on edge or cover page. We are a tested and proven company with over 300,000 satisfied customers since 1997. Delivery confirmation on all US orders. Choose expedited shipping for delivery in 2-6 business d . Fine. 1985. ( more information)
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THE ADVENTURE OF ARCHAEOLOGY
Fagan, Brian M
National Geographic Society. 1985. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine. Brown cloth with gilt cover decoration, gilt spine lettering. Good dust jacket, edge wear with very short closed tears, short tears on the rear flap fold corners. The body of the color illustrated jacket is very good, light rubbing. Large, heavy oversize. ; Color Photographs.; 368 pages . ( more information)
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The Adventure of Archaeology
Fagan, Brian M
Washington, D.C: The National Geographic Society, 1985. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good+/Good+. Book shows light shelfwear, rubbing along edges and corners. Dustjacket has moderate rubbing and scuffing along edges and corners with tears up to one-inch in length. Some light creases to torn areas of jacket. ISBN: 0-87044-603-7. ( more information)
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THE ADVENTURE OF ARCHAEOLOGY
National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C.: National Geographic Society. NF/VG. 1985. 1st Edition. Hardcover; 1st Printing. Near fine book (clean, straight & tight; tan cloth binding with gilt design on front and printing on spine; a tiny bit of wear of lower corners). Dust jacket is clean, bright & crisp; it has some edge wear and chipping with a couple of small edge tears that are internally mended. This beautiful book includes 403 illustrations and 24 maps. ; Color Illustrations & maps; 11 x 9.5 inches; 368 pages . ( more information)
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The Adventure of Archaeology
Fagan, Brian M
The National Geographic Society. Hardcover. 0870446037 ISBN: Oversize Hardcover with dustjacket, 368 pages. VG/G. First Edition, 1985 (260,000 copies were issued). National Geographic Society, Washington D.C. Book is in VG condition, no marking, beautiful mostly color photos. Dust-Jacket shows light edge wear, one slight tear top of spine area. Includes 403 illustrations & 24 maps. Archaeology. Excellent!, June 10, 2000 Reviewer: Stan Strain (United States) - Brian Fagan's "The Adventure of Archaeology" is without a doubt the finest book of its type. Dr. Fagan runs through the history of archaeology in language that is interesting and understandable to scientists and non-scientists alike. Dr. Fagan's story describes the events and circumstances surrounding the greatest archaeological discoveries ever made. He hits one major discovery after another as the science of archaeology unfolds through the ages, from Nabonidus (One of the first archaeologists in the sixth century B.C.) to archaeology's very uncertain future. By its nature, the doing of archaeology destroys what it intends to preserve. Once a site has been excavated it becomes a list of artifacts and data. Every day there is less of the past that can be successfully retrieved from its surroundings, causing archaeology to become more of a science of interpretation and less one of actual excavation. The breathtaking photography alone is worth the price of this edition. This wonderful book is one that you will find yourself coming back to again and again to relive the thrill felt by those who were lucky enough, or knowledgeable enough, to make the past live again. . Very Good. ( more information)
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Adventure of Archaeology
Fagan, Brian M
Seattle, Washington, U.S.A.: Univ of Washington Pr, 1985. Bound in tan faux-lether with gold lettering and decoration on spine and front cover; gilt edged all around; small split at base of spine does not compromise the book's overall strength; lavishily illustrated.. American First. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket as Issued. ( more information)
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The Adventure of Archaeology
National Geographic Society
Washington DC: National Geographic Society, 1985. 1st edition. HB. Very Good/Very Good. Illus w/photographs. Very Good in Very Good jacket VG/VG, green dust jacket., with DJ Quarto, 368 pgs, Good clean copy, minor DJ edgewear. ( more information)
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The Adventure of Archaeology
National Geographic Society
Washington DC: National Geographic Society, 1985. 1st edition. HB. Very Good/Very Good. Illus w/photographs. Very Good in Very Good jacket VG/VG, green dust jacket., with DJ Quarto, 368 pgs, Good clean copy, minor DJ edgewear. Inscription on half title page. ( more information)
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Adventure of Archaeology
Fagan, Brian M
National Geographic Society, 1985. {006884} Adventure of Archaeology by Brian M. Fagan. ISBN 0870446037. Published by National Geographic Society in 1985. HARD COVER 4to + Archeology {Condition} NEAR-FINE Jacket GOOD: chipping, short tear(s), rubbing, slight soiling, edge wear and light creasing. Boards: minor rubbing and minor edge wear. Binding: minor end bumping. {Keywords} ARCHAEOLOGY SOCIAL SCIENCE. ISBN: 0870446037. Hard Cover. Near-Fine/Good. 4to +. ARCHAEOLOGY SOCIAL SCIENCE. ( more information)
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The adventure of Archaeology
Brian M. Fagan
National Geographic Society, 1985. 1985 First Edition hardcover. Book is MINT CONDITION. No marks, names, stickers, or torn pages. Dust jacket is VG, except for several small edge tears and light edge wear.. ISBN: 0870446037. Ground Mail Only. First Edition. Hard Cover. As New/Good-VG. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Ground Mail Only.. History, Exploration, Science. ( more information)
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The Adventure of Archaeology
Brian M. Fagan
The National Geographic Society, 1985-10. Hardcover. Used: Like New/used: Very Good. as pictured and described,beautiful brown cloth boards with gilt decoration, no blemishes,dj minor scuffing to top and bottom of the dj spine, isbn: 0870446037 ( more information)
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The Adventure of Archaeology
Fagan, Brian M
National Geographic Society, 1985. Hardback. Very Good+/Very Good+. 11.25 X 9.5 Hardcover with 368 pp. Green and gray photographic cover withgreen spine. Color photographs and illustrations throughout. Dj is slightly rubbed. Pages are bright and clean and binding is tight. ( more information)
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Adventure Of Archaeology
Fagan, Brian M
Washington, D. C.: National Geographic Society. Very Good+ in Very Good- dust jacket;. 1985. First Edition. Hardcover. 4to 11" - 13" tall; 368 pages; DJ small tears at spine head, otherwise lightly rubbed at edges. Mylar cover. Book solid, clean and tight. Photos and drawings illustrate. Heavy volume weighs 4 pounds. . ( more information)
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Adventure of Archaeology
Brian M. Fagan
National Geographic Society, 1985 This Stated First Edition large book is in fine condition. The binding is tight and pages are clean. It appears to have had little if any use. The dust jacket is in good condition with bumps, scuffs, tears and a missing piece out of the back.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fair. ( more information)
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The Adventure of Archaeology
Fagan, Brian M
very good, good National Geographic Society Washington, DC 1985 First First? 368, illus. with 403 illus. & 24 maps, A Calendar of World Cultures, bibliography, index, DJ somewhat worn, soiled, edge tears/chips ( more information)
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