JOURNEY THROUGH THE ICE AGE

London: Weidenfeld & Nicholson, 1997. 240pp., colour photographic illustrations and b/white line-drawings throughout. Book clean, square. Spine firm, gilt title there-on. Plain burgundy boards undamaged. Leaves clean. Illustrated dustjacket negligibly edge-rubbed only. "Authoritative and wide-ranging, and using the most advanced analytical techniques in archaeology, 'Journey Through the Ice Age' describes the varied background of the sites and discusses their enigmas and mysteries. It traces the study of Palaeolithic art from its origins in the 19th century . . . Not only presents an invaluable synthesis of our current state of knowledge about Palaeolithic people and the societies in which they lived, but also presents a feast of imagery. The text is illustrated largely with the unsurpassed photography of the late Jean Vertut." Contents include: Preface and Acks., Introduction : Cave Life, 12 chapters, Notes, Bibliography, Index, Picture Acks. Book weight approx. 1.46 KG. * Buyers outside Australia - This item will incur extra postage charges as it weighs over 1KG. Please email for quote. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. First U.K. Edition.. Hardcover and Dustjacket. Near Fine/Very Good +.