glen markoe (4 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: Very Good. Crease to front cover.

Zustand: Good. Gilt cloth, dust jacket, richly illustrated in colour.; Light tobacco smell.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. First Edition. Massively heavy, oversized volume of archaeological findings at Petra regarding the Nabataeans, bound in a tall, heavy, folio-sized format, bound in black cloth over boards, sharp and distinct lettering to spine. Bright and shiny dust jacket, illustrated, little worn, protected by a plastic coat. Hundreds and hundreds of maps, charts, illustrations and photographs, quite fine. Illustrated endpapers, too, front and rear. From the publisher's blurb, "Petra Rediscovered: Lost City of the Nabataeans, edited by Glenn Markoe, is a richly illustrated book published in 2003 that serves as a catalog for a major traveling exhibition on the ancient city of Petra. It features essays by archaeologists and scholars, showcasing the latest discoveries from excavations, the history of the Nabataean people, and stunning photography of the site's rock-cut architecture and artifacts. The book explores Petra's history, from its peak as a trade hub to its absorption by the Roman Empire and eventual rediscovery, appealing to history buffs, art lovers, and travelers. An exhibition catalog, appealing to those interested in archaeology, ancient civilizations, and Middle Eastern history. Contributions by the two editors, Glen W. Bowersock and Glenn Markoe, and by Peter Parr, Zigniew T. Fiema, Philip C. Hammond, Martha Sharp Joukowsky, Andrew Stewart, Judith S. McKenzie, Laila Nehme, Robert Wenning, Norman M. Lewis, Avraham Negeve, and many others. [8], 9-288 pp.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. Additional postage may be required for oversize or especially heavy volumes, and for sets.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Second Printing.