New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1963 2-volume set in slipcase. Slipcase is VG(-) w/ moderate rubbing and 4" narrow vertical slice to one side. HB w/ DJ. Pages: clean, bright, and tight; top edge blue, with fading toward spine. Cover: beige cloth with 1/4 blue binding; ligth blue/gray artwork to front, gilt lettering and artwork to spine; no defects. DJ, vol 1: fine, w/ mylar wrap; vol. 2: v. small crease w/ repaired tear to spine edge, else fine w/ mylar wrap. The history of Archaeology and its greatest discoveries, with photos, maps, and drawings. A complete and beautiful set in fine condition.

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Bookseller: Independent Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 000031
Title: The World of the Past
Author: Hawkes, Jacquetta
Format/Binding: Cloth
Book Condition: Used - Fine
Jacket Condition: Fine
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1963
Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
Keywords: Archaeology; History

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Independent Books deals in used, antiquarian, and rare collectible volumes. Our books are in great condition -- we provide value to you by offering the book in the best condition for the best price, and we frequently have one-of-a-kind collectibles in extraordinary shape. A tremendous resource for the discriminating collector/connoisseur. Service and client satisfaction are our hallmarks. We are glad to conduct research or locate a difficult-to-find title. Our book rating standards are as follows; nearly all of our stock is VG or better: As New (AN)-just as states, clean, bright, tight, no defects. Fine-AN, but not as bright, minor marks or other minor defects. Very Good (VG)-small to modest tears, chips, marks, cocked etc. Good (G)-not so much, with larger tears or chips, possibly soiled, cocked, etc. Fair-ugly, with pages or large areas of DJ missing or other major defects. Poor(P)-truly ugly, disbound or requiring other major rehabilitation. We stabilize most minor defects with archival quality materials, and with few exceptions, these stabilizations are reversible

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Cloth: "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
Gilt: The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
Rubbing: Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
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