by Margarete Bieber (Princeton University Press, 1961)

This comprehensive survey of ancient theatre is a seminal work that examines every major aspect including buildings, statues, terracotta statuettes, reliefs, vase paintings, wall paintings, mosaics, and literary sources. 340+ pages packed with 865 illustrations.  Hardcover.   Single Second Edition copy available.  Nice clean copy with original dust-jacket (minor tears).  An essential reference work. Ex-library of Prof. A. Alfoldi.  Don't miss this one.... Compare at $300++.  Our price:  $150.

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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 Trustees of the British Museum (London, 1958)

Compact but remarkably comprehensive catalogue of the amazing collection of Roman antiquities discovered in Britain. Includes sections documenting objects related to the individual (brooches, rings, etc), the home (pottery, lamps), industry and trade (metalworking, textiles, etc), art bronze figures, stone, minor arts), Religion, Architecture, Burial, and War.  Stiff cover.  84 pages, more than 100 objects illustrated.  Single Second Edition copy available.  Nice clean.  An essential reference work. 

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by Oscar Broner (Princeton, 1977)

The is an extremely useful reference work for lamps collectors and is a published compendium of lamps unearthed at excavations carried out by the University of Chicago at Isthmia in Corinth, Greece. Lamps included are Classical Greek, Hellensitic, Imperial Roman, and Late Roman/early Christian. Clothcover, like new condition. 112 pages plus 40 plates that illustrate more that 200 lamps and fragments. Single copy.

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by Françoise Camuset-Le Porzou (Musée Carnavalet 1985)

As part of a series of catalogues published by the Musée Carnavalet in Paris, this edition brings to the public a glimpse at their collection of Gallic-Roman terracotta statuettes, particularly popular after the Gallic Wars.  The book takes a look at the materials and manufacturing, influences and historical context of this medium as a whole, and then narrows its focus to specific items in the museum.  Soft cover.  144 pages thoroughly illustrated with black and white plates, as well as maps, charts and graphs.

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by Hatje Cantz (London 1974)

With a connoisseur's instinct, Ernesto Wolf built an unusually comprehensive collection of Roman, Byzantine and early Medieval glass.  This coffee-table style book publishes 230 glass objects from the Wolf collection, tracing the formation in the 1st century of the great Roman glass industry and follow its growth than evolution into the early Medieval period. This book is a sequel to Early Glass of the Ancient World published in 1994.  428+ pages.  All objects pictured in color and meticulously described.  Hardcover with dust jacket in new/mint condition.  

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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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Sculpture in Stone and Bronze Additions to the Collection of Greek, Etruscan and Roman Art 1971-1988, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

by Mary C. Comstock and Cornelius Vermeule (Boston 1988)

This catalogue serves as a supplement to the two books previously published that illustrate the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston collection of Greek, Etruscan and Roman art in stone and bronze.  The reading is divided into two separate categories, stone and bronze, respectively.  Soft cover.  There are 100 pages of descriptions of the 132 black and white plates from the extensive Museum collection.

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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.... our supply is winding down. Get your copy before they are gone.  Highly recommended!!!

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by Wladimiro Dorigo (Dent & Sons, UK, 1971)

The theme of this magnificently illustrated book is the evolution of wall-paintings, catacomb paintings, mosaics, inlays, textile designs, and colored manuscript illustrations throughout the Roman Imperial period. One of the richest visual collections of such work ever assembled.  344 pages with 41 color plates and 222 B&W illustrations.  Out of Print and Hard-to-Find!  Hard cover copy in like excellent 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 Dr. Sidney M. Goldstein (New York 1979)

One of the most important and sought-after volumes on early Roman glass that has been produced in English.  With more than 17,000 glass objects, the Corning Museum of Glass is one of the world's most comprehensive collections.  Dr. Goldstein, the Curator of Ancient Glass,  has provided an essential guide to ancient glass in existence prior to the innovation of the blowpipe.  With an introductory background, this book catalogues 919 items from all areas of the Pre-Roman and Roman world.  Hardcover with dust jacket with some wear.  312 pages with black and white and color photos.  Single copy available.

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by Michael Grant and Antoinia Mulas (NY, 1997)

Long kept out of sight from the public, the collection of erotic art featuring over 80 items unearthed at Pompeii and Herculaneum provide a unique and vivid insight into the sexual symbolism of the Roman public. 172 pages richly illustrated with 160 brilliant full-color images.  "As new" copy. Soft cover. Just one copy remaining!

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by John W. Hayes

Published by the Royal Ontario Museum in 1976. Catalogue of 369 items, each photographed and described. Roman and Early Christian pottery covering the period from the 1st BC to the 7th AD. Sections include Arretine ware, African and Egyptian, Lead-glazed and related, Italian thin-walled, Gaulish and Palestinian. One copy remaining! 

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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 Martin Henig (University of Michigan Press, 1995)

A remarkable, highly readable and systematic survey embracing both the major arts - stone and bronze statuary, wall-painting, and mosaics - and such applied arts as jewelery-making, silversmithing, furniture design, figure pottery, figurines and appliques. The author explains how the various workshops were organized, the part played by patronage and the changes that occurred in the 4th Century AD. With the aid of 100+ color and B&W illustrations -- many of them little known -- he emphasizes the high aesthetic merit of much of the work produced the four centuries of Roman Britain. 224 pages. Hardbound. Out of Print and very sought-after book.  Single copy available in near-new condition. 

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by Dorothy Hill, Curator of Ancient Art (Baltimore 1949) 

This catalogue illustrates exemplary bronze works from throughout the ancient world, ranging in subject matter, style and culture. The book examines large-scale and small-scale works, and further categorizes them by type. From the gods, to humans and worshippers, animals and mythological creatures. A wonderful and rare reference guide. Hardcover. Slight staining to edge of pages. Otherwise in excellent condition. 158 pages with 55 plates illustrating 285 items in black and white. 

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

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by Wilhelm Hornbostel and Mitarbeiter (Hamburg 1977)

A comprehensive look at private antiquities collections found in Northern Germany. The catalogue covers works of art from ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome and illustrates various mediums such as pottery, terracottas, sculptures, bronzes and jewelry. Hardcover with 556 pages illustrating 559 items in black and white, preceded by a few color plates. Minor wear to binding. Text in German. Fantastic reference book! Profusely illustrated! Single copy available.

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by Natalie Boymel Kampen, et al. (British Museum, 1977)

Full-color catalog for the Reed College, Portland, OR, exhibition in 2002 that was a unique examination of the concept of male gender depicted in Roman art.  40+ color plates illustrating objects of a type that are seen on the market.  86 pages. softcover, in new condition.  Out of Print.  Single copy!

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by J.P.C. Kent and K. S. Painter (British Museum, 1977)

Profusely illustrated in catalogue to the ground-breaking British Museum exhibition surveying the rich array of late Roman objects produced in precious metal. Rings, jewelry, vessels, utensils, statuettes, coins and other objects are pictured and described. Superb reference. The original exhibit featured nearly 900 items, all of which are documented here, a large percentage are illustrated in the catalogue. 192 pages.  Out of Print.  Softcover in excellent condition.  

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by Guntram Koch (Getty Museum 1988)

Includes cinerary urns and sarcophagi from the Early Imperial Period through the Tetrarchic Period.  Also includes grave reliefs and tomb altars from Rome, Greece, Byzantium, Asia Minor and Egypt.  48 items are illustrated with thorough descriptions.  Out of Print.  Hardcover with dust jacket.

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by Eckart Kohn and Cornella Ewigleben (British Museum Press for University of California Press, 2000)

One of the most comprehensive books available for collectors of ancient Roman military antiquities. Catalogue to the British Museum exhibition which spanned items from twenty European museums brought together to 'give a vivid picture of the spectacle, danger, excitement, power and frequent brutality of games and shows in ancient Rome.' Superbly illustrated with in depth chapters written by experts in the field on the topics of: Bread and Circuses: The Politics of Entertainment; Familia Gladitoria: The Heroes of the Amphitheatre; Greek Athletics in Rome: Boxing, Wrestling and the Pancration; On the Starting Line with Ben Hur: Chariot-Racing in the Circus Maximus; Give us your Applause!: The World of the Theatre; What these Women Love is the Sword: The Performers and their Audiences; Money and Circuses: Competitive Sport as Part of the Entertainment Industry.  Soft cover and new. List price: $29.95.  Special price: $24.95

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by A. Lengyel and G.T.B. Radan, editors (Budapest 1980)

With the changing political landscape of Eastern Europe in the past two decades, more and more objects from the Eastern Roman empire are becoming available on the market. Unfortunately, there has not been as much accessible reference material. This massive 700-page undertaking published in 1980 with the contributions of 16 leading scholars, provides english-speaking audiences with the first comprehensive survey of Roman culture East in the frontiers regions bordered by the Danube River.  Includes a valuable visual archive of never before published material that is extremely helpful to anyone interested in this period of Roman art. 

 700+ pages.  Out of Print and Hard-to-Find!  Hard copy in like 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.  Soft cover.  Single copy available.  One of the best references around!

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by Dept of Classical Art, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (1973)

Increasingly rare exhibition guide to the wide ranging exhibition surveying art and coinage from the later Roman empire of the 3rd-5th centuries. The book is an essential work for understanding the transitions occurring in art as well as the force of influence of Barbarians as well as the fledgling Christian community. Lavishly illustrated with 290+images, including some in color, 252 pages. 

Soft cover, Fine condition, minor shelf wear and some fading to the cover. Offered elsewhere for $150+.  Our price: $75

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by Margaret M. Roxan (University of London Institute of Archaeology 1985)

Sequel to the 1978 publication, this is a detailed publication, including transcription, find spot, present whereabouts and explanation of text from 57 further military diplomas from museums and private collections throughout the world. Soft cover.  Brand New Copies - Increasingly difficult to find!  List price is $55.  Our price: $40.  RARE! 

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by Sotheby Parke Bernet 
Auction Catalog from June 4-5, 1979 

Scarce auction catalog from one of the 20th Century's most important collections. More than 350 ancient glass objects described and photographed, including a nice selection in color. Includes the highly important late Roman 'Cage Cup.' circa 300 AD.  Hardcover, 204 pages, light scuffing to dust jacket. Must-have reference for glass collectors.  VF+ condition, includes separate inserts with auction estimates and sale results for each object.  ONE COPY REMAINING. 

   

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by D.E. Strong (Cornell 1966)

This book traces the development of techniques, tastes and shapes from the Bronze Age through the early 5th Century AD against their political, historical and geographic background. The author illustrates a wide range of ritual and domestic items in gold and silver. Hardcover with 235 pages and 68 black and white plates. Single copy available.

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by Donald Strong and David Brown (NY University Press, 1976)

Indispensible and difficult to find book about the methods of manufacturing int he Roman world. It describes how such everyday things as pottery, glass, metal vessels, and iron tools were made, as well as such works of art as marble sculptures, bronze statues, and gold jewellery. Spinning and weaving, plastering and painting walls, laying mosaics and minting coins are among the other subjects covered.  A unique and important work -- the better a collector can understand ancient manufacturing techniques, the better equipped one is to detect modern attepts to deceive.  Neatly inscribed by prior owner on inside cover page, otherwise VF+.  Hardcover with 256 pages and profusely illustrated with nearly 400 images!  Single copy available.

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Edited by Eric Varner (Michael C. Carlos Museum, 2000)

This is the official companion to an important exhibition at the Carlos Museum (and later Yale) that examines the role of Roman portraiture during changes of Imperial power.  It provides a unique look at the reworking of sculpture in the wake of an Imperial fall from grace or the transformation into an esteemed predecessor. Profusely illustrated with mix of color and B&W photos.  Softcover, 252 pages. One copy only, like new condition.  

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by J.M.C. Toynbee (London, 1963)

This comprehensive survey was based on the exhibition organized by the Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies and represents, among other things, the varied ways in which the native genius of the Celtic artists responded to the challenge of the classical tradition during more than four centuries. 200 objects presented including sculpture, armor, glass, pottery, painting and more.  Hardcover with dust jacket. Out-of-print and hard to find.

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by Cornelius Vermeule (Getty Museum & UCA Press 1981)

An impressive survey of classical acquisitions from many of America's less documented museum collections.  450 pages featuring over 325 items of classical sculpture plus 30 color plates.  Only one hardcover and a few soft cover copies remaining!  Crisp, clean copy of this very hard to find book.

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by Cornelius Vermeule and Mary Comstock (Boston MFA, 1976)  

Critically important volume for any collector of ancient sculpture.  This catalog describes and illustrates a whopping 465 objects from the MFA collections.  An indispensable survey of stone sculpture, but doubly important since a large number of objects picture in this catalog were later de-accessioned by teh MFA and appear on the market from time to time.  294 pages, profusely illustrated in B&W.  One Very Fine copy in softcover.  Extremely difficult to find this book.  

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by Cornelius Vermeule (Boston MFA, 1963)  

Even though it was published 45 years ago, this remains the most comprehensive survey of the major Greek, Etruscan and Roman objects in the Boston Museum of Fine Arts' magnificent collection.  290+ pages, profusely illustrated in B&W.  One near-mint condition copy in seldom-found hardbound cover.  

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by Cornelius Vermeule and Norman Neuerburg (Getty Museum, 1973)   

Detailed reference work designed to document the large sculpture and mosaics in the Getty's world-renowned classical collection. Every object illustrated with large B&W photos including multiple views for complex or multi-dimensional objects. An important guide for all collectors. 120 pages, and now out of print. Soft cover is excellent condition.

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by Cornelius Vermeule (Harvard University Press, 1968)   

This is the first and continues to be one of the most important and comprehensive studies of official Roman imperial art in Greece, the Aegean Islands, and Asia Minor. Covering some 800 years from the 2nd Century BC to the 6th Century AD, it is a wide-ranging strikingly illustrated survey of art commemorating Roman rules or occasions of Roman civil and military history. 550+pages with nearly 200 illustrations.  Difficult to find.  Hard cover in excellent condition.  One copy only. 

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by John Wacher (Sutton Publishing, 1998)  

Superbly written, clear, readable approach to the history of Roman Britain. This extremely useful sourcebook draws on the latest in archaeological discovery and provides 100+ illustrations to deliver a rich resource of information and ideas on life in Roman Britain.  320+ pages, profusely illustrated in B&W.  One new condition copy.  Published at £20 (approx $35).   

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by Susan Walker (British Museum, 1995)  

Excellent reference for understanding the meaning and role of portraiture in Greek and Roman society. With the aid of 90+ color and B&W illustrations, Walker examines the problems of interpreting ancient portraits and addresses some of the more unusual aspects of portraiture, such as the significance of the beard in the ancient world. She shows how dress, hairstyles and the background 'props' can all help the modern viewer to place the subjects of ancient portraiture in their historical and social context.   112 pages, and now out of print.  One new condition copy!      

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by Susan Walker and Andrew Burnett (British Museum 1981) 

A look into the use of portraiture by the first Roman Emperor Augustus as a means of propaganda. The book begins by studying the use of ruler portraiture in the Greek world and the subsequent changes it underwent as it was adapted by the Roman Republic, and its utilization by Augustus. Statues, coins and funerary sculpture are all examined. Soft cover with 47 pages and 47 black and white photos. Single copy available.

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by David Whitehouse (Corning Museum of Glass 1988) 

Beautifully produced survey of 24 of the Corning's masterworks of ancient glass. Full color photos of each object plus full descriptions and history. Soft cover with 60 pages.  Single copy available.

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