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THE CAMBRIDGE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ARCHAEOLOGY
by Sherratt, Andrew (ed)
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- As New in Near Fine dust jacket
- ISBN 10
- 0517534975
- ISBN 13
- 9780517534977
- Seller
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Palatine, Illinois, United States
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About This Item
New York: Crown Publishers/Cambridge University Press. As New in Near Fine dust jacket. 1980. First Edition Thus. 1. Hard Cover. 0517534975 . Hardcover with price-clipped dust jacket covered now in mylar. NF. Book is covered in full black cloth, gilt (silver) lettering on spine. 4to. 495 pp. Illustrated with over 400 photographs, maps and drawings in color and B&W. Includes Comparative Chronologies, Chronological Atlas, Bibliography, Further Reading and Index. The volume is in perfect, pristine condition. AS NEW/NEAR FINE. This is an integrated global survey of Archaeology including dramatic new discoveries and dating methods that help pinpoint the origins and development of civilization, created by experts in each period and area. The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Archaeology is no mere dictionary or repository of facts. The aim is to engage the reader in what is one of the major enterprises of the age: nothing less than a dramatic extension of the range of human awareness. AN/NF. The dust jacket, now in mylar, has two closed tears and mild clipping, else NF. Text is tight, square and unmarked, AN . Color and B&W photographs. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 495 pp .
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- Bookseller
- Round Table Books, LLC
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 4738
- Title
- THE CAMBRIDGE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ARCHAEOLOGY
- Author
- Sherratt, Andrew (ed)
- Format/Binding
- Hard Cover
- Book Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition Thus. 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0517534975
- ISBN 13
- 9780517534977
- Publisher
- Crown Publishers/Cambridge University Press
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1980
- Keywords
- 0517534975, Archaeology, Reference, Ancient, prehistoric man
- Bookseller catalogs
- Archaeology;
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Round Table Books, LLC
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Palatine, Illinois
About Round Table Books, LLC
Round Table Books, LLC lists rare, beautiful and interesting books. All books are described accurately, packed carefully and shipped promptly. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED - Any book may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.
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