by the Art Gallery of New South Wales/ Israel Antiquities Authority  

Australia 2000 Catalogue of the first exhibition of the Dead Sea Scrolls to be held in Australia, a component of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Arts Festival. Contains a representative showing of both biblical and sectarian scrolls, the texts accompanied by translations and explanations. Also relates the story of the scrolls discovery and illuminates their historical and archaeological context. Richly illustrated. Soft cover with 116 pages.  Single copy available.

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by the Bowers Museum of Cultural Art (Santa Ana, CA)  

Spectacular catalog of rich variety of Etruscan artifacts lent for the exhibit by a variety of Italian museums. More than 325 objects are pictured and described, offering a very handy reference tool for the Etruscan collector as many of the objects are types that frequently appear on the market.  Ceramics, bronzes, terracotta, sculpture, mirrors and jewelry. Plus, 48 pages of large color images.  Richly illustrated. Soft cover with 144 pages.  Originally published at $39.95 and now out of print; we have just a few remaining copies in brand new condition at a special low price. 

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by D.M. Bailey (British Museum 1996)

The fourth volume of the Catalogue of the Lamps in the British Museum details well over 500 lamps from the Museum’s renowned and extensive collection of ancient lamps.  The author discusses the various metal alloys employed, the artisan shops and techniques and styles used in antiquity as well as a chapter on forgeries and reproduction.  This extensive volume surveys decorative, votive and functional lamps from the Minoan period through the rise of Islam, including Cypriot, Greek, Hellenistic, Etruscan and Roman eras.  A must have edition for both collectors and lamp enthusiasts alike.  Hardcover with dust jacket. 192 pages and 192 black & white plates, each with multiple items.  Excellent condition!  

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by Aïcha Ben Abed Ben Khader and David Soren (American Museum of Natural History 1987)

This book is a visual catalogue of both the turbulence and prosperity of ancient Carthage, from Queen Dido to the Romans and Byzantines.  The history is described on a multi-faceted level from both American and Tunisian perspectives through artistic and historical documentation.  Hardcover with dust jacket and soft cover available.  97 items are photographed in black and white and color along with 52 additional figures throughout the introduction of the book.  BRAND NEW COPIES AVAILABLE!

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by Larissa Bonfante (John Hopkins University Press 1975) 

This reference book is meant to fill a void previously ignored. The author illustrates the different styles as well as common conventions of Etruscan dress via the artwork in which costume appears from the 7th Century BC through the Roman Period. Hardcover. 243 pages with 164 artifacts, each with a black and white photograph. Single copy available.

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by Dietrich von Bothmer (ed.) (Metropolitan Museum of Art 1990) 

Catalog of the exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Nearly 200 items photographed in full color. Includes sections of early Aegean, Near Eastern, Central Asian, Greek, Etruscan and Roman objects. Antiquities from this important private collection occasionally appear on the market. Hardcover with dust jacket. 

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by Bernard V. Bothmer (New York 1987)

The collection of Christos G. Bastis, renowned for its variety and depth, has been published in this book with the writing of many revered scholars of the ancient world.  With the help of Dietrich von Bothmer, Pat Gets-Presiosi, Diana Buitron Oliver and Andrew Oliver Jr., this extraordinary collection is dissected by culture and type, including items currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.  Hardcover with dust jacket with 340 pages and 195 items illustrated in color and black and white.  Single copy available.

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by Constantine P. Charalampidis (Rome, 1995) 

Published in Italy with English text. The author explores the teaching of the Church regarding the symbolic use and significance of trees by exploring pagan and Christian traditions and the possible link between them. Sources include Greek and Latin literature and thorough analysis of Coptic monuments. Very important book focusing on symbolism of the early Christian community.  98 pages plus 19 black and white plates. One brand new, cloth-cover copy, no dust jacket.  Publisher’s price: $96. Our price: $70.00

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by James Chesterman (London 1974)

Written with the beginner in mind, this is a complete introduction to the world of classical terracotta figures covering the entire period of their production, from 2000 BC through AD 500, and their main manufacturing centers.  Development is traced from the first primitive handmade goddesses to the later mold-made figures which were mass produced.  Practical suggestions on cleaning, care and display of your collection.  Fine single copy of this difficult to find out-of-print title.  100 pages with 100 objects illustrated in black and white.  Hardcover with dust jacket.

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by Dominique Collon (Univ of CA Press/British Museum 1990)

A fascinating source of pictoral information about the Ancient Near East comes to us in the form of miniature reliefs, created from impressions made in clay by tiny engraved stone seals. Collon, a leading authoring on ancient seals, provides a fascinating and very readable survey of the history, original uses, materials, and modern interpretations of the designs on these seals. 64 pages, crammed with 50 images plus maps and tables.  Originally published at $13.95 and now out of print.  We have a brand new copy at a bargain price!  

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by Mary Comstock and Cornelius Vermeule (Museum of Fine Arts Boston, 1971)

Catalogue representing a complete record of the Museum’s collection of Greek, Roman and Etruscan bronzes covering the time span of 2100 BC to 1000 AD. Nearly 600 objects are illustrated and accompanied by a brief description that places the item in its historical context. This is a must-have book for all ancient bronze collectors. MORE THAN 500-PAGES!!!  We recently acquired a small supply of these rare books which are in brand new condition!! These are out-of-print and very difficult to find.  Compare at $150+ on the market. OUR SPECIAL PRICE while they last: $95.00 These are BRAND NEW copies. Highly recommended!!!

Civiltà degli Etruschi

by Mauro Cristofani (Italy 1985)

A heavily illustrated look at the major exhibition held at the Museum Archeologico in Florence , where hundreds of Etruscan antiquities were displayed.  The book, in the original Italian text, is filled with several vivid plates per page in color and black and white as well as maps and charts.  Soft cover with 433 pages. Single copy available.  

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By Mario Del Chiaro (U of CA Press, 1974)

In-depth study of Etruscan red-figure vase painters & potters of Caere circa 4th century B.C, including important and prolific red figure fabric produced at Caere. Del Chiaro demonstrates Caere’s significance in Etruscan art and civilization. Hardcover. Out-of-print.

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by Michal Dayagi-Mendels  (Israel Museum 1999) 

Catalogue of the exhibition which traced the development of wine and beer from the dawn of civilization in the 4th Millennium BC through to the 7th Century AD, focusing particularly on origins and history in the Holy Land and neighboring cultures. Covers wine production, types and trade; wine at the banquet; customs and utensils; wine in religion, ritual and medicine; and the story of beer. Illustrated through ancient relief and wall paintings, mosaics, vase-painting, pottery and metal vessels. New soft cover with 134 pages. Profusely illustrated.

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by Charles Ede (Hollington Books, 1983)

A must-have, and increasingly difficult to fine reference book for every antiquities collector.  The late Charles Ede provides a rich survey of ancient objects including pottery, sculpture, glass, bronzes, jewelry, and inscriptions.  More than 450 antiquities are illustrated -- all of which have been on the market, the majority priced at under $1,500 when the book was originally published in 1976. Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Cypriot, Near Eastern, and Etruscan cultures are covered.    160 pages with 370+ images plus useful maps and illustrations.  Out of Print and Hard-to-Find!  One hard cover copy in very fine condition.

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by Jochen Garbsch and Bernhard Overbeck (Munich, 1989)

Extremely important book surveying the material arts of the period following the reign of Constantine and the acceptance of Christianity in the Roman Empire. The book is particularly comprehensive in the area of coinage and Roman redware pottery and lamps with significant Christian and mythological themes, most notably North African types. Very rarely seen in the USA.  A critical book for identifying rare iconography on lamps and pottery shards. 324 and richly illustrated with 325+ objects in mix of color and B&W. Text is German. SINGLE COPY AVAILABLE, Very Fine condition!  Ex-library of Alex Malloy (with bookplate).
 

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by Pat Getz-Gentle (Pennsylvania State University 1996)

A dynamic and thorough study of the marvelous pottery of the Cyclades, often overshadowed by the culture's renowned stone figures.  The author, with great knowledge of the Cycladic culture,  dissects each vessel by its composition, size, characteristics and variations.  She also discusses manufacturing methods, incidence of repairs, function and distribution of each vessel.  Hardcover with dust jacket.  971 pages of text followed by 10 color plates and 114 black and white plates with more than 500 separate photographs.  SINGLE BRAND NEW COPY AVAILABLE! 

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by Getz-Preziosi  (VA Museum of Fine Arts 1987) 

This catalogue documents the first exhibition devoted entirely to early Cycladic figures and vessels from museums and private collections in North America. Historic survey followed by illustrations of the items arranged in chronological order. Nearly 150 objects illustrated with comprehensive descriptions and dating. Essential reference for anyone interested in Cycladic art. Soft cover with 345 pages. Limited new copies available at this special price. 

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by Dr. Sophocles Hadjisavvas (New York 2003)

A catalog of the exhibition put on by the Cyprus Department of Antiquities and the Alexander S. Onassis Public Benefit Foundation to iterate the profound influence of the tiny island of Cyprus had on the ancient Mediterranean world.  The history of the island is detailed through essays and artifacts captured in photography.  Soft cover with 146 pages.  85 items illustrated in color and black and white.  Single copy available.  

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Edited by Prudence Harper et al (New York 1992)

Mammoth catalog documenting more than 200 objects found at Susa produced over a period of about 3,500 years, from its earliest history to its adornment as a major city of the Achaemenid Persian empire. 320 pages, 280 illustrations, 76 in color.  Single copy available. New condition. 

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by Sybille Haynes (Sotheby's Publications 1985)

Monumental work on Etruscan bronzes, a must for any collector.  The massive 360 page book is divided into two parts.  The first part presents a concise outline of Etruscan history as it relates to the development of the artistic tradition.  There is a chapter on bronze-working techniques along with discussions of regional styles and workshops from the major Etruscan cities.  The second part provides a corpus of more than 300 Etruscan bronzes, including many lesser well known and hiterto unpublished objects, many of which are types accessible on the market today.  Superb!  Out of print, difficult to find reference work in brand new condition.  Hardcover with dust jacket.

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Etruscan Bronze Utensils

by Sybille Haynes (British Museum, 1971)

Superb introductory survey of the subject including a brief historical introduction to the Etruscan culture.  15 items from the collection of the British Museum are featured and fully discussed in their historical context.  SC, 36 pages.  Hard to find!  Back cover slightly bumped, but otherwise VF+ condition.  

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Etruscan Sculpture

by Sybille Haynes (British Museum, 1971)

Superb introductory survey of Etruscan sculpture. 20 items from the collection of the British Museum are featured and fully discussed in their historical context.  SC, inside cover small ink inscription, 36 pages.   Hard to find!  (Ex-library of Dr. Davies, minor ink inscription inside), but otherwise VF+ condition.  

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Classical Antiquities at the University of Oklahoma

by A.J. Heisserer (1986)

Illustrated catalogue of the classical holdings of the Stovall Museum at the University of Oklahoma .  Includes inscribed materials from ancient Mesopotamia and Rome ; Greek ceramics through the Hellenistic Age; Etruscan bronzes and ceramics; Syro-Palestinian and Roman glass; and assorted ancient coins.  Total of 342 items documented and photographed.  Excellent Reference for beginning collectors.  Hardcover.  Out of print. 

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by Annewies van den Hoek and John J. Herrmann, Jr. (Cambridge, 2002)

A truly wonderful survey of ancient lamps and pottery from the Tunisia region of North Africa. More than 100 objects are beautifully illustrated in full color with close-up images capturing detail of decoration and iconography. The catalogue brings together a variety of objects (a number of which were previously offered by Fragments of Time) now in private New England collections. Among the themes explored in the catalogue:

- North African Pottery, Types and Technology
- Scenes from the Old Testament
- Scenes from the New Testament
- Non-Biblical Christian Images
- Pagan and Epic Imagery
- Imperial Imagery
- Ampitheatre Scenes
- Scenes from Nature and Daily Life

Soft cover and new. Special limited time price!

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King Herod’s Dream: Caesarea on the Sea 

by K. Holum and R. Hohlfelder (New York 1988)

One of the richest archaeological sites in Israel owing its foundations as a great city with its up-to-date urban plan and magnificent man-made harbor to a major benefactor of urbanism – Caesarea was King Herod’s dream.  Until the end of antiquity, Caesarea was the headquarters of Roman administration in the region.  This volume offers the results of recent archaeological explorations both on land and underwater.  Richly illustrated with color photos throughout.  Hardcover with 260 pages. 

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by Yael Israeli (Israel Museum 2003) 

A rich catalogue of the glass in the Israel Museum that traces the history of glass and its technology from pre-glassblowing in the 2nd Millennium through the end of the Roman Empire. Various influences and techniques are reviewed as well as shapes and purposes. Soft cover. 383 pages with 521 black and white and vibrant color photos. New! 

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by Yael Israeli and David Mevorah (ed.)  (Israel Museum 2000) 

Exhibition catalogue presenting a comprehensive archaeological history of Christianity in its land of origin through artifacts from Israel and international Museums. Recreates life in the Christian communities of Israel during the 1st centuries of Christianity bringing together a wide variety of artifacts, ritual objects, personal articles and souvenirs made for pilgrims. Great reference. Difficult to find title. New. Soft cover with 225 pages. Profusely illustrated.  ONLY ONE REMAINING!

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by Vassos Karageorghis (New York 2000)

The catalogue published on the occasion of the Museum's opening of the four permanent galleries of art from ancient Cyprus.  The Cesnola collection is the richest and most varied collection of Cypriot antiquities outside of Cyprus, and covers a time span from 2500 BC through 300 AD.  This, the first scholarly publication of the collection since 1914, features some 500 objects illustrated in superb color photography.  We just acquired a few brand new copies....while they last!

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by Ernst Kitzinger (British Museum 1983 Reprint of original 1940 publication)

This guide to early Medieval Art is the yardstick by which many art history books are measured.  Along with a thorough history, the book examines the metamorphosis of Medieval art from its naturalistic and classical beginnings to its eventual more standard stylized iconography fostered by the religious fervor of the times.  127 pages with 39 black and white figures and 16 color plates.  Last copy!

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By Gwendolyn Leick (London/NY 1999) 

Arranged in an easy-to-use A-Z format, the author presents a unique and comprehensive reference guide with clear, concise entries on all the major figures, from warriors and monarchs to prophets and writers from the 25th to the 2nd Century BC in the Near East. Full glossary, chronological chart, maps and bibliographical information are provided. 
Hardcover with dust jacket. 230 pages.

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By Claire Lindgren (NJ, 1978) 

An important and very useful analysis of figural art of Roman Britain from the 1st to the 4th Century discussing both the classical forms and the Celtic mutations of these forms. 148 pages plus 96 B&W plates of object types frequently seen on the market.  Handy and helpful.  Hardcover with dust jacket. Single copy. As new condition. 

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by Susan B. Matheson (Connecticut 1980)

The sizeable collection of ancient glass of the Mediterranean region in the Yale University Art Gallery is notable for both its quality and its breadth, with its greatest strength being in glass from the time of Augustas, circa 1st Century BC-AD.  363 items of glass are presented in this catalogue of the collection with black and white photos and full descriptions.  Contains a brief introduction of the history of the collection and ancient glass-making techniques, followed by the catalogue.  Soft cover with 152 pages.  Out of Print and Hard-to-Find! 

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by the Metropolitan Museum of Art (1986)

A profusely illustrated exhibition catalogue of nearly 200 objects from the collection of the Israel Museum, spanning from the dawn of 'modern' civilization to the end of Byzantium.  Emphasizing the fascination and volatility of the land that fostered Judaism, Christianity and Islam, this book observes cultures of the Holy Land from prehistoric times through the Canaanite, Israelite and Persian Periods down to the Dead Sea Scrolls.  Soft cover with 280 pages.  Each page is illustrated with multiple photos in color and black and white.  Single copy available. 

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Edited by Elizabeth Milleker (Metropolitan Museum, 2001)

The official hardcover catalog to the NYC Metropolitan Museum exhibition. 150+ works of are that exemplify all the major developed societies at the dawn of the common modern era are illustrated in color and fully explained. Roman, Celtic Europe, Greco-Roman Egypt, Eastern Mediterranean, Parthia, India, China, Pacific Ocean, South America and Mesoamerica cultures are represented. Historical summaries accompanied by maps describe the nature of each culture and the flow of power and people during this period.  232 pages, 149 illustrations in full color. Hardcover.  ONE COPY REMAINING!  Brand new condition.

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by David G. Mitten and Suzannah F. Doeringer (Fogg Art Museum 1967)

An exhibition catalogue of the finest Greek, Roman and Etruscan bronzes from museums and private collections in North America and Europe.  316 items are illustrated in black and white with full descriptions placing the objects into historical perspective and explaining their functions and parallels.  The book covers Archaic Greece through the late Roman Period with and introductory section on bronze-working techniques.  Packed with 316 illustrations.  One of the best references around!  We have single copies of each: 1 Hardcover VF+, 1 soft cover VF+, 1 softcover VG w/"CSS/No.31 neatly ink inscribed on cover....please specify when ordering.

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by PRS Moorey (Ashmoleon Museum, Oxford, 1987)

Compact, excellent survey of the Ancient Near East leveraging the vast collections of the Ashmoleon Museum. More than 50 objects illustarted in B&W, plus maps and tables. Extremely readable and efficiently comprehensive. 56 pages, softcover.  ONE COPY REMAINING!  Brand new condition.

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by Desmond Morris (Oxford 1985)

One of the most comprehensive books of ancient Cypriot pottery and art ever written!  The book provides a source of primary material from the Morris collection, dispersed in 2004, with photos and descriptions of nearly 600 objects.  Also includes a ware-by-ware checklist of the complete collection.  A comprehensive and indispensable thematic survey of Cypriot art.  Out of print and difficult to find.  Hardcover with dust jacket.  370 pages.  ONE COPY REMAINING!  Brand new condition.

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Edited by Rebecca Nagy (North Carolina Museum of Art, 1996)

Fascinating exhibition catalogue exploring and interpreting the finds from excavations at Sepphoris in ancient Palestine, along with 177 objects most illustrated, some in color. Nice selection of lamps, glass, pottery and coins, among other objects.  240 pages, profusively illustrated. Softcover.  ONE COPY REMAINING!  Brand new condition.

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by Holly Pittman (Metropolitan Museum 1984)

*With comments on style and iconography by Edith Porada*  Brief summary of the Middle Bronze Age (circa 2500-1600 BC) cultures in the above-mentioned regions to the east of the Tigris and Euphrates.  Forty objects are illustrated in black & white from the Metropolitan Museum's collection of ancient Near Eastern art.  The book is arranged by geographic region.  Item types surveyed include glyphic art, weapons, precious metal vases, cosmetic containers, small animal figurines and more.  Chronological chart and detailed map provided.  Soft cover with 100 pages.  Single copy available.

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by Ellen Reeder (Walters / SanAntonio 1999)

This important  volume documents the most ambitious Ukranian exhibition and the first one the Ukraine has sent to the US.  This assemblage of the finest Scythian objects in Ukranian museums tells the story of a nomadic people who acquired extraordinary wealth in the 4th Century BC.  Nearly every object of the 172 objects presented was recovered during controlled excavations providing valuable insight into Scythian culture.  Soft cover with 352 pages.  New shrink-wrapped copies available. 

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Extremely Rare!

by G.M.A. Richter (London 1966)

This monumental book is out of print and extremely difficult to find. An excellent reference in which the author describes and classifies all types of Greek, Etruscan and Roman furniture and traces their chronological development from Mycenaean times to the Roman Empire. The construction, variations and evolution of each type are discussed in detail. Over 600 examples are illustrated from surviving fragments, literary references and ancient representations in a variety of media. 

Ex: Library copy. Good +.  No dust jacket.  Some minor shelf wear.  Single copy of this out of print, difficult to find volume.  This book appears on the market at prices ranging up to $750!  Only one copy available!

by Axel von Saldren (Boston 1968)

This concise catalog illustrates some of the finest examples of ancient class on display at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.  Preceding the catalog is a history of glass-making that examines the history and techniques of this ancient art form.  70 items are detailed, each with a black and white photograph.  Soft cover. 94 pages including 3 color plates.  SINGLE BRAND NEW COPY AVAILABLE! 

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Before Writing: From Counting to Cuneiform 

by Desine Schmandt-Besserat (University of Texas Press, 1992)

Provides a systematic and comprehensive review of counters (tokens) that appeared in the Near East following the invention of agriculture (circa 8000 B.C.) as the immediate precursor to Sumerian writing. Tokens were small objects generally of clay in various geometric shapes that were used for various forms of counting and accounting. They functioned as an extension of the human brain, to collect, manipulate, store and retrieve data. 270 pages. Profusely illustrated. Very handy and important reference. As new condition. Hard cover. Single copy only!

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Iberian Antiquities from the Collection of Leon Levy and Shelby White 

by the Spanish Institute (New York 1993)

Brief introduction to the Iberian culture is followed by a well illustrated catalogue of the collection.  52 items are presented each with a complete description and context where applicable.  Terrific reference on the subject including fibulae and jewelry, sculpture, a variety of bronze votive figures and more.  Out of print.  Soft cover with 135 pages including 52 black and white illustrations.  

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by I. M. Stead and V. Rigby (British Museum, 1999) 

Leon Morel was a 19th Century archaeologist who at the time built one of the finest private collections. This book catalogs and fully illustrates the collection. 190 pages of text plus 202 pages of line drawings illustrating this important collection and excellent reference on Iron Age artefacts from Champagne, france from about 550 BC to the Celtic-Roman period. Nearly 400 pages. Hardcover.  Single copy available in mint condition.

by Irene Romano (U of Penn, 2006) 

Immensely valuable catalogue - the first published one documenting of the most important but least known Classical collections in the United States. Includes works from Italy, Greece, Cyprus, Asia Minor, North Africa, Roman Syria, Palestine, Egypt and Babylonia, ranging from 7th Century BC to the 4th Century AD. Hardcover.  Single copy available in mint condition.

by Varda Sussman (Jerusalem 1972) 

** Hebrew Edition ** 

A fascinating look at a rare area of the ancient art world. This book is a study of the brief 65 year period in which Jewish decorative lamps were produced after the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem in 70 AD. These decorative lamps are icons of the strict codes and observances of the Torah in everyday Jewish life. Hardcover with dust jacket. 149 pages with 221 black and white photos. Rare edition. 

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by Jean MacIntosh Turfa (U of PA, 2005) 

This is the first comprehensive treatment of every Etruscan and Italic object displayed in the reinstalled Etruscan Gallery of the U of P Museum. Objects represent the entire span of Etruscan culture -- from 9th to 1st Centuries BC.  An absolute must-have for the library of anyone collecting Etruscan objects or studying Etruscan history.  More than 330 pages packed with 495 images, 36 in color, and 4 maps, plus 6 tables.  Single copy available in mint condition.

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