Archaeological Treasury, Signed (1 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. S.IGNED and inscribed by the author on the front free end paper and dated 1986. Nathanel Spear was inspired to begin collecting bells from around the world and was particularly attracted to ancient bells from long lost civilizations. Beautifully illustrated and arranged by regions of the world, his authoritative text on the construction, significance, uses and archaelogical context of the bells provides a fascinating glimpse into civilizations that now exist only in the world of the archaelogist. Original gray cloth publisher's covers with silver spine lettering. This is a nice clean, tight and unmarked book with no interior or exterior markings, no previous owner names and no bookplates. The dust jacket is in similarly nice condition with no chips, tears, or markings, just a very slight wrinkle at the bottom edge of the front panel.; Color & B&W Illustrations; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 280 pages; Signed by Author.