Greek and Early Mediterranean Books

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Conqueror and Hero

Stephen Krensky

Published:

1981

67

10+ b/w

25x16 cms

good/used

Hard cover

Attractive small volume discussing Alexander the Great, intended as a children's introduction to the topic with some plates and line drawings.

Gemmen und Kameen des Altertums und der Neuzeit

Lippold

1920

190

167

30x24 cms

good/used

Hard cover

Comprehensively illustrated guide to 1695 various ancient, Renaissance and 19th Century carved gems. A useful tool for the collector as ancient-style antique gems are well covered.  Text in German.

Greek Gods and Heroes

British Museum

Published:

1978

32 text

73 b/w

24x19 cms

good/used

Soft cover

An exhibition catalogue presenting a selection of items from the collections of the British Museum depicting Greek gods and heroes.

Kretische Palaste Mykenische Burgen

Parthenon collection, Stuttgart

Published:

1957

16 text

48 b/w

28x20 cms

good/used

A survey of Cretan and Mycenaean archaeology focussing more on architecture than art. Text in German.

Masterpieces of Cycladic Art

Merrin Gallery

Published:

1988

46

 27 colour

27x27 cms

good/used

Soft cover

A stylish private press catalogue depicting and detailing 27 Cycladic marble sculptures.

Minoan Art

Forsdyke, British Academy

Published:

1929

30 text

  12 B/W

26x16 cms

good/used

Hard cover

A privately bound and elegantly presented publication of the 1929 British Academy lecture on Minoan art.

Musee d'Herakleion

Andronicos

Published:

1978

48

  49 colour

24x17 cms

good/used

Soft cover

Guide to the Herakleion Museum, Crete. Text in french.

Rhodos

Christos Karousos

Published:

1973

13

 67 Colour

22x15 cms

good/used

Soft cover

A good archaeological guide to the island of Rhodes.

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