The Buried Past: An Archaeological History of Philadelphia by Cotter, John L.;Roberts, Daniel G.;Parrington, Michael - 1994

University of Pennsylvania Press, 1992-12-01. Hardcover. Used: Good.

University of Pennsylvania Press, 1992-12-29. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 9x6x1. Jacket has minor shelf wear, binding tight, pages clean and unmarked. The Buried Past presents the most significant archaeological discoveries made in one of America's most historic cities. Based on more than thirty years of intensive archaeological investigations in the greater Philadelphia area, this study contains the first record of many nationally important sites linking archaeological evidence to historical documentation, including Interdependence and Valley Forge National Historical Parks. It provides an archaeological tour through the houses and life-ways of both the great figures and the common people. It reveals how people dined, what vessels and dishes they used, and what their trinkets (and secret sins) were.

Second Printing. This Book is in Very Good Condition. The Dust Jacket has Two Scratches to the Surface of the Front Cover and Very Light Crinkling along some of the Edges, but the Dust Jacket has No Tears, Stains, or Other Major Damage. The Hardcover Boards have No Tears, Creases, Stains, or Any Major Damage. The Binding is Strong, Intact, and Undamaged. The Interior is Clean and Unmarked with No Writing, Highlighting, or Underlining and has No Tears, Creases, Stains, Mold, or Any Major Damage. The Page Edges have No Remainder Mark, Foxing, Stains, or Any Major Damage. Securely Packed and Promptly Shipped.

University of Pennsyvania Press, 1992. Hardcover. As new/fine. University of Pennsyvania Press, c1992. 524pp., index, bibliography, black and white photographs and illustrations throughout. 4to. As new hardcover, fine d/j, publisher's review materials laid-in.

Philadelphia, PA: University of Pennsylvania Press, 1992. 1st Edition . Hardcover. As New/As New. The Buried Past presents the most significant archaeological discoveries made in one of America's most historic cities. Based on more than thirty years of intensive archaeological investigations in the greater Philadelphia area, this study contains the first record of many nationally important sites linking archaeological evidence to historical documentation, including Interdependence and Valley Forge National Historical Parks." Red covers in a red, blue & black pictorial dust jacket. 9" x 11-1/4", 549 pages.

Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press, 1993. vi-xxv, 524pp; glossy d/j faded at spine at top edge; front fold-over creased to the inside; some scuffing.. Hard Cover. Good/Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Philadelphia, Pa: University Of Pennsylvania Press, 1992. Book. Illus. by Unknown. Very Fine. Hardcover. 1st.ed. 1992 , Hardcover with the dust jacket, red cloth boards with gilded letters on the spine, 524 page book. Illustrated with 100s of black and white photos , drawings and maps.The Buried Past offers new and different dimensions to the story of one of America's oldest cities. It is a valuable resource to students and scholars of history and historical archaeology. This scarce volume is in very fine condition .See the book cover at our book site at : GibbsBooks. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

University of Pennsylvania Press, 1992-12-29. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!