Read Charles Hercules Dalton Ormonde (13 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. This is part 2 only Brown covers with gilt titles on spine, some light marks on cover. Previous owners name on fly. Illustrations This is a heavy item additional postage costs may be incurred.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. VERY GOOD Unmarked PAGES. Clean illustrations. Edgewear on Cover. Strong BINDING. Hardback, Not ex-library or facsimile reprint. Published/printed by Hacker Art Books, 1971. Very large book. Approximately 15" X 18". Unpaginated.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Near fine copy, would ne as new except we bumped the lower right corner of the front board. Text block is unread, tight and clean. Location K80.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Clean firm brown covers with gilt lettering on the spine, light wear to edges, sound binding, clean pages and clean darkened end-papers. Very many black and white or brown plates, vignettes and photographs. Part 1 has fold out diagrams facing pages 87 and 137 and one bound at rear. Part 2 has fold out at pages 211, 219, 290, 304 (in colour), 334, 336,341, 342 (x2, both in colour), 528 (x5). Some pages are unopened in both parts. Contents: I. Chancery Proceedings from 15th Century by Trice Martin; II. Crystal of Lothair by Ormonde Dalton; III. Post-Visigothic Churches in Spain by Arthur Hill; IV. Hauberk of Chain Mail by J. G. Waller; V. Records of Durrington Manor, Wilts by T. F. Kirby; VI. Standing Cup of Silver Gilt with the Arms of William the Silent by Charles Hercules Read; VII./XV. Excavations at Caerwent, Monmouthshire, on the site of Venta Silurum by T. Ashby; VIII. Roman and later remains from the site of Newgate Prison by Philip Norman; IX. Imagery and Sculptures on the West Front of Wells Cathedral by W. H. St. John Hope; X. Traces of Roman Fulling in Britain by George E. Fox; XI. Gold Standing Cup belonging to Duke of Portland by Read; XII. Thirty Pieces of Silver by G. F. Hill; XIII. Notes on 14th Century Conveyancing by T. F. Kirby; XIV. Island of Ictis by Clement Reid; XVI. Linares Bas-Relief and Roman Mining in Baetica by Horace Sandars; XVII. Excavations of Roman Silchester, Hants by St. John Hope; XVIII. Wall Paintings in All Saints' Church, Friskney, Lincolnshire by Henry John Cheales; XIX. Augustinian Priory of St. Bartholomew, West Smithfield by E. A. Webb; XX. Prehistoric Tombs of Knossos by Arthur Evans. 1-206; 207-584. 2-volume set (complete). Contains colour and black and white plates. No dust jacket, as published. Stamps for Halifax Antiquarian Society and "Withdrawn" stamp on front end-papers and prelims. Pages of main text and plates (including reverse of plates) are free from stamps. Hand-written reference numbers on end-papers. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: over 4 kg. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 40119040108. All our books are sent by tracked mail. This book is heavier than 1kg, and may incur additional delivery charges on some delivery services to some locations.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 125 pages with 32 plates and numerous illustrations, 15" x 18", hardcover, (Ex-Lib with stamps and stickers on spine and within including Withdrawn, cover and edge wear).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Usual ex-library markings with brown cloth cover edgeworn at corners and spine ends. Elephant folio reprint of the 1899 text published for the Trustees of the British Museum. 125 pp. including 32 sepia plates.The British Museum now lists this collection as "Contested Objects"on their website, with the following information: "The gradual expansion by the British into territory neighbouring the kingdom [of Benin] and an increasing reluctance to accept Benin's trading conditions created an atmosphere of distrust and animosity. In January 1897 an allegedly peaceful but clearly provocative British trade mission was attacked on its way to Benin City, leading to the deaths of seven British delegates and 230 of the mission's African carriers. This incident triggered the launch of a large-scale retaliatory military expedition by the British against the Kingdom of Benin. In February 1897 Benin City was captured by British forces. Benin suffered a bloody and devastating occupation. No exact figure can be given for the number of Benin's population who were killed in the conquest of the city. However, it is clear that there were many casualties during the sustained fighting. The occupation of Benin City saw widespread destruction and pillage by British forces. Along with other monuments and palaces, the Benin Royal Palace was burned and partly destroyed. Its shrines and associated compounds were looted by British forces, and thousands of objects of ceremonial and ritual value were taken to the UK as official 'spoils of war' or distributed among members of the expedition according to their rank. This included objects removed from royal ancestral shrines, among which were ceremonial brass heads of former Obas and their associated ivory tusks. The looted objects also included more than 900 brass plaques, dating largely to the 16-17th century, found in a storage room within the palace. Having previously decorated the palace walls, these plaques were key historic records for the Benin Court and kingdom, enabling illustration of historic practices and traditions. Following the occupation, the Oba was later captured and sent into exile, while a number of Benin chiefs were executed. Justified as legitimate military action against a 'barbarous' kingdom, this brutal, violent colonial episode effectively marked the end of the independent Kingdom of Benin. In the autumn of 1897, the British Museum displayed 304 Benin plaques on loan from the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and subsequently petitioned successfully to receive 203 of these as a donation. The majority of the remaining plaques were sold to UK and German museums and to private dealers, while a few were retained by the Foreign Office. . In 1950 and 1951 the Museum de-accessioned some of the Benin plaques in the collection and these were subsequently sold, exchanged or donated to the Colony and Protectorate of Nigeria (25 in number) and the government of the Gold Coast (1). These plaques were later accessioned into the collections of newly established West African museums. At the time these objects were seen as 'duplicates' of other objects retained in the collection, something which later research has shown to be incorrect. A further number of such plaques (12) were sold to or exchanged with private dealers and collectors between 1950 and 1972." Over-sized publication (18" x 15" x 1") may require additional shipping.…

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. First edition. The first edition elephant folio of Charles Hercules Read and Ormonde Maddock Dalton's fascinating discussion on the antiquities of Benin, illustrated with thirty-two plates. The first edition of this work. An elephant folio. A fascinating look at the antiquities found in Benin, and other parts of West Africa. The particular antiquities discussed in this work were all obtained by and held at the British Museum. Some of these antiquities include plaques, some of which depict kings. Benin art was primarily made of bronze and ivory. Illustrated with thirty-two plates, and numerous in-text illustrations. Written by Charles Hercules Read and Ormonde Maddock Dalton. Read was an archaeologist and curtor, who held the position of Keeper of British and Medieval Antiquities and Ethnography at the British Museum. He was a major figure in British museum curation. Collated, complete. In a quarter cloth binding with paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart. Some light rubbing to the boards and spine. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Small cracks to the joints. Small patch of lifting to the spine. Institutional stamp to the title page. Light marks to the boards. Ink to the head of the front board. Institutional label to the front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Institutional stamp to the title page, and to a few pages. Very Good. Not Stated (illustrator). book.…

Couverture rigide. Condition: Très bon. New York, livres d'Art de Hacker, 1973. In-Folio, reliure pleine toile éditeur imprimée, 61 pages, XXXII planches d'illustrations hors-texte. Reprint de l'édition de 1899, publiée par the British Museum / Longmans, London.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1907 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 329 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 329 Ormonde Maddock Dalton, Sir Charles Hercules Read, British Museum Dept. of British and Mediaeval Antiquities and Ethnography.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1907 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 335 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 335 Language: English.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1907. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 329, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 329 329.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1907. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 332, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 332 332.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1907. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: : - 330, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 330 330.…