Kent J P C Max Albert Hirmer (9 results)

Condition: acceptable. Hirmer, Max; Hirmer Albert (illustrator). Reading copy. May have signs of wear and previous use scuffs, library copy, highlighting, writing, and underlining . Dust jacket may be missing. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if youâre not satisfied with purchase.Ships USPS Media Mail.

Hirmer, Max; Hirmer Albert (illustrator). 32.0 x 24.0cms 368pp 1430 b/w illusts very good+ hardback & dustwrapper (owner's name blocked out) The chapters are: the historical & cultural importance of Roe & its coinage; the Roman republic; the 2nd Punic War; from Hannibal to caesar: the military coinages & the settlement of Augustus; the Julio-Claudian House; Vespasian to Trajan; the philosopher emperors; the fmily of Severus; the rule of the generals; the empire fragmented; the empire restored; Constantine the Great; the beginning of the end; decline fall & change.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good +. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Hirmer, Max; Hirmer Albert (illustrator). First Thus. Illustrated:1430 Black-and-White[Photographs:Max & Albert Hirmer].4 Maps.Slight bump to 1 crnr[Backcover].Note:Heavy Book may require extra postage.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: as new. First edition. Quarto (10" x 12½"), 368pp. Photo illustrated cream white dust jacket with black lettering on the cover and spine. Olive green full cloth boards with gilt titling on spine. An introduction to Roman coinage, exploring its history, design, and role in the economic, political, and cultural life of the Roman Empire. This work is illustrated throughout with 1,430 images, including numerous b/w photographic reproductions and four maps. The book examines the evolution of Roman coins, their minting process, and the significance of their inscriptions, imagery, and materials. The elegant plates by the great Hirmer brothers provide a visual continuity to the tempestuous tomes of Republican and Imperial Rome. from the idealized portraits of emperors to the usurpers' coinage, and eve forgeries. A fascinating ancilla to the study of history and art. The book also serves as a reference for identifying and understanding Roman coins, offering insights into their historical context and use. Dust jacket, binding, and interior all in fine as new condition.

4to. Original gilt lettered green cloth (top edge spotted and dust stained - otherwise VG), dustwrapper (light toning on top edge of upper cover - otherwise VG, not price clipped). Pp. 368, illus with b&w plates and maps (no inscriptions).

Large quarto, forest green cloth boards, gilt lettering to spine, gilt motif to front board, 368pp, illus, VG+ (light foxing to upper page edges, light foxing to prelims & terminals, tiny owner's ex libris label to front pastedown) in d/w, VG (v light creasing to top spine extrem, moderate scuffing to back cover, light sunning to spine, small patch label residue to front cover, slight creasing to back internal flap).

1st edition hardback with dust jacket Nice copy quarto 368pp., b/w pls., maps, bibliog., index, Chapters: the historical & cultural importance of Rome & its coinage; The Roman republic; the 2nd Punic War; from Hannibal to Caesar: the military coinages & the settlement of Augustus; the Julio-Claudian House; Vespasian to Trajan; the philosopher emperors; the Family of Severus; the rule of the Generals; the Empire fragmented; the empire restored; Constantine the Great; the beginning of the end; decline, fall & change. Crease to end paper & neat ownership signature o/w nice copy.

Green silk bindingwith gilt title in dust jacket, 368 pages, 1430 illustrations including 4 maps, 31 x 25 cm, as new, English. ISBN 9780810915848. An outstanding work both in text and photography. Kroh 70 (four and one half stars): "chock-full of fantastic enlargements of the finest style and best preserved Roman coins. The text is very well written and it is a work to which the student may go to find out about almost any aspect of Roman Coins.". 0 g.

Large 4to, original green cloth, gilt; jacket. 368 pages; maps; 199 very fine plates of photographic enlargements of 785 coins. Fine. An outstanding work both in text and photography. Kroh 70 (four and one half stars): "chock-full of fantastic enlargements of the finest style and best preserved Roman coins. The text is very well written and it is a work to which the student may go to find out about almost any aspect of Roman Coins.".