Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near Fine. 1st American Edition. Oversize (Folio: 14.25" x 10.5"), heavy (>2kg) hardcover with dust jacket - full blue cloth over boards with gold lettering stamped on spine and front. Glossy illustrated blue DJ. Sewn binding. 423 pages, with photographs and diagrams and maps in color and b/w; glossary, bibliography, index. 1st American Edition,1st Printing. Previously published in French by Encyclopaedia Universalis as Le Grand Atlas de l'archeologie. English edition with Foreword by Michael Wood. CONDITION: Book NEAR FINE, binding square and tight, pages bright and unmarked; top corners and front board bumped; DJ NEAR FINE, minor rubbing and edge wear, no tears or chips; not clipped ($65.00), protected in a clear archival (Mylar) cover. CONTENT: This magnificent overview of world archaeology is organized geographically and chronologically to cover every region and period. global overview of the latest archaeological discoveries and conclusions. Contains180 topics of key interest. more than 100 maps, and 800 photos and original diagrams. >Guaranteed secure packaging, free tracking, and no-hassle return policy.