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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Softcover, Large Format. Large Format. 24 Pp. Slight Wear At Edges.

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Paperback. Condition: Fine. xx + 130pp, fine softback; Octavo.

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Magazine. Condition: Good. First Edition. The front cover has several closed tears to the edges with one small chip out of the right edge. Some light discolouration to the back cover and there is a half inch tear over the spine which has light chipping at the top and bottom. The pages are browned with some edge and corner chipping and creasing and a one inch piece missing from the bottom corner of one page with this affecting the last few words of the text a little. There are also traces of some writing in pencil on one page. Contains 'The Man in the Street' by Gault, 'Murder Goes to Brandywine' by Gandy, 'The Third Fortune Teller' by Hilts, 'Red Water' by Plate, 'Night-Blooming Cereus' by Benson and 'Opening Night' by Van Praag. One small uncredited illustration at the beginning of the Gault story. Postage charge will be reduced by £1.50 when the order is processed.…

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Condition: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Paperback. Condition: New. Sir William Gell (1777-1836) was a British archaeologist known for his drawings of sites and objects of classical interest. Noting that from the beginning of the excavations at Pompeii in 1748 'to the present day, no [substantial] work has appeared in the English language upon the subject of its domestic antiquities', together with architect and fellow countryman John P. Gandy he first published Pompeiana to help detail important findings that had been made by the excavators in the first two decades of the nineteenth century. To this end they provide historical discussion, analysis, and over 75 plates illustrating various points of archaeological interest including, as their subtitle notes, 'the topography, edifices, and ornaments of Pompeii'. Pompeiana is an important work that helped open the excavations to English readers and created further awareness of the treasures of the doomed city, destroyed by an eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE.…

Condition: New. This work from 1817-1819 details the then current archaeological excavations in Pompeii through text and illustration. Series: Cambridge Library Collection - Classics. Num Pages: 432 pages, 76 b/w illus. 1 colour illus. 3 maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; ACG; HDDK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 22. Weight in Grams: 690. . 2010. Paperback. . . . . …

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a guide to the ancient city of Pompeii, destroyed by a volcanic eruption in 79 AD and remarkably well-preserved beneath layers of ash. The author takes readers on a tour through Pompeii's excavated streets, visiting public baths, bakeries, temples, private homes, and shops, describing the daily life of the city's inhabitants at the height of the Roman Empire. The book also delves into the historical context of Pompeii, from its founding by the Greeks in the 6th century BC to its conquest by the Romans and its ultimate destruction. The author discusses the significance of Pompeii as a source of historical and archaeological knowledge and the insights it offers into the culture, economy, and society of the Roman world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …

Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnUnlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketc.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book takes an in-depth look at the social history of the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, exploring the everyday lives of its citizens through the detailed accounts left by the author, an aristocratic resident. Through the author's eyes, the reader gains access to the local customs, beliefs, and practices, providing a rich and comprehensive portrait of Roman life in the first century A.D. This book examines the complex social and political dynamics within Pompeii's society, exploring the relationships between different classes, gender roles, and the influence of religion. By examining the personal experiences and observations of the author, this book sheds new light on the lived realities of this fascinating ancient civilization. By uncovering the thoughts, concerns, and motivations of Pompeii's inhabitants, this book offers unique insights into the human experience within a society vastly different from our own. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnUnlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketc.

Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnThis is a reproduction of the original artefact. Generally these books are created from careful scans of the original. This allows us to preserve the book accurately and present it in the way the author intended. Since the origina.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

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Condition: New. This work from 1817-1819 details the then current archaeological excavations in Pompeii through text and illustration. Series: Cambridge Library Collection - Classics. Num Pages: 432 pages, 76 b/w illus. 1 colour illus. 3 maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; ACG; HDDK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 22. Weight in Grams: 690. . 2010. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. …

Very tidy ex-library, octavo, green buckram boards, gilt lettering to spine, frontispiece, xxxi + 357pp, VG+ (minimal library markings- none external).

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a guide to the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, which was buried under volcanic ash after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. The author takes the reader on a tour of the excavated city, describing its streets, houses, shops, temples, and baths. Along the way, the author provides insights into the daily lives of the Pompeiians, their customs, and their culture. The author also discusses the impact of the eruption on the city and its people, and the ongoing efforts to excavate and preserve the site. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in Roman history, archaeology, or the culture of the ancient world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …