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Over the next five million years the process of evolution kicks into overdrive. What has, until now, been speculation is the “why”. Why did this “big ... morebang” of biology happen when it did. What caused it?.
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Issued c. 1870-5, Glogau by Flemming. Mid 19th century color lithographed map. Numbered key identifies various states and territories.
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Issued 1840-45, Rotterdam, Holland, by Petri for Baedeker. Uncommon mid-19th century lithographed map with original outline hand color. Includes inset ... moremap of Dutch Guiana at top right, key lower right.
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Issued 1901, Chicago by George Cram. Texas - Eastern Part & Western Part. Early 20th century color lithographed map.
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Issued London, 1811 by Wilkie & Robinson. Very uncommon early-19th century antique engraved folio-sheet map with original outline hand color. Original ... morefold line as issued.
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The Greeks, however, believed that it originated from Bactria and that each historical-artistic area produced its own version of a gryphon: a lion-gryphon, ... morea dog-like gryphon, a horse-like gryphon, etc. (15).
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A Beautiful Collections Of Ancient Crystals Beads. The Center Bead In The Necklace Is Ancient Glass Bead. Size Details Pictures Are Listed Above. Conditions ... moreOf Beads As Shown In The Pictures.
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Issued Paris, c. 1865 by Dufour. (British Isles / England / Scotland / Wales / Ireland / United Kingdom / etc.). The printed area remains visually pleasing ... more-- a nice impression of a scarce and desirable antique map.
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Issued 1854, Paris by Lapie. Finely engraved large oversize mid 19th century map with original outline hand color. French text. Nice looking map suitable ... morefor display. Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol.
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Issued London, c. 1850-60 by Tallis; Drawn & engraved by J. Rapkin. Published by Orr & Co. Lovely mid- 19th century antique map, engraved with original ... moreoutline hand color. Decorative visual appeal, unique to this era and series.
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The pectoral is gold inlaid with lapis lazuli, carnelian, and turquoise, and the eyes of the shape made of actual flowers, fruits, and leaves, which were ... morepresented to guests to wear at banquets and other festivities.
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Spinel was also known to the ancient Romans, who made extensive use of spinel in the production of jewelry. One of history’s largest spinels is a faceted ... morered spinel of more than 400 carats which once belonged to Empress Catherine II of Russia.
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SUBJECT: ARGOLIDE, CORINTIA, SICIONIA, EGINA ISLAND. ANTIQUE ENGRAVED MAP FROM THE BOOKThe. CONDITION: GOOD CONDITION, AS SHOWN IN PHOTO. Travels of. ... morePERIOD: 1825-30.
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Issued 1886, Glogau by Flemming. Mid 19th century color lithographed map. Original center fold as issued.
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Issued 1840-45, Rotterdam, Holland, by Petri for Baedeker. Mapping of Australia, not found. (New Holland / Australia / New Zealand / Oceania). Scarce ... moremid-19th century lithographed map with original outline hand color.
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Uncommon late 19th century lithographed map, with original hand color. This late Mitchell map was issued by Bradley for a short period before disappearing ... morefrom publication. Issued c. 1886-8, Philadelphia by Bradley, successor to S.A. Mitchell.
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Issued c. 1863, London by the Weekly Dispatch Atlas. Map consists of two sheets, forming a near wall sized map. Mid 19th century engraved map with original ... moreoutline hand color.
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Large Armillary Big Globe Brass 18" Astrolabe Globe Zodiac Engraved Wooden Base~Nautical Brass Sphere Globe Engraved Armillary. 18" Large Brass Armillary ... moresphere globe on a beautiful rosewood base with sundial compass.
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Issued c.1860, Edinb. & London by A. Fullarton.Printed by Macpherson. Fine mid-19th century folio sheet color lithographed map. Denmark and Duchies.
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Why the Army of the Potomac Doesn't Move. Issued 1862, New York, by Harper & Brothers. Germany divided into circles Silesia Bohemia Saxony 1730 Moll beautiful ... moreold map. Nice looking, clean, well preserved example, any age flaws easy to overlook or forgive.
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Precious lamp carved in Onyx with veins with a gradient color of various shades from bright white to brown. Onyx, according to ancient Greek myths, was ... morecreated when Cupid cut the nails of a sleeping Aphrodite. Since the parts of a Divine Creature are not Mortal, the Deities transformed them into a Gem, which was called Onyx. Onyx is a variety of quartz in compact microcrystalline masses, opaque or semi-opaque, uniform in color, covering red-brown tones and the entire range of yellows. Decorative accessory in interior furnishings, suitable for all types of furnishings, from Classic to Modern. Precious lamp carved in onyx with veins with a sloping color in various shades from bright white to brown. Onyx according to ancient Greek myths was created when Cupid cut the nails of sleeping Aphr.
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John Buchanan, Jr., is the executive director of the Portland Art Museum, Oregon. Helene De Ludinghuysen is the director of the Stroganoff Foundation ... moreand the last living Stroganoff descendant. “Stroganoff: The Palace and Collections of a Russian Noble Family by Penelope Hunter-Stiebel.
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TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish British Museum Oils and Perfumes ... moreof Ancient Egypt by JOANNE FLETCHER. NOTE: We have 75.000 books in our library, almost 10,000 different titles. Odds are we have other copies of this same title in varying conditions, some less expensive, some better condition. We might also have different editions as well(some paperback, some hardcover, oftentimes international editions) If you don’t see what you want, please contact us and ask. We’re happy to send you a summary of the differing conditions and prices we may have for the same title. DESCRIPTION: ENTIRE KIT! Oils/Scents plus 64 page paperback. Publisher: Harry N. Abrams. Inc; 1999) Throughout the ancient world the Egyptians were famous for their scents and perfumes. The country was considered the most suitable for the manufacture of such commodities. As the distillation of alcohol was not known until the fourth century BC the scents were extracted by steeping plants. Flowers or splinters of fragrant wood in oil to obtain essential oil, which would then be added to other oils or fat. The materials were placed in a piece of cloth which was wrung until the last drop of fragrance had been retrieved. Alternatively they were boiled with oil and water and the oil skimmed off. As for the oils. There was a wide choice, the most commonly used being moringa, balanos, castor oil, linseed, sesame, safflower, and, to some extent, almond and olive. According to Theophrastus, who made a thorough study of fragrant substances in an essay entitled concerning odors, balanos was the least viscous and by far the most suitable oil, followed by fresh raw olive oil and almond oil. CONDITION: Brand New. Unopened. This is the entire kit. As published, including all the original scents and oils. PLEASE SEE IMAGES BELOW FOR JACKET DESCRIPTION(S) AND FOR PAGES OF PICTURES FROM INSIDE OF BOOK. PLEASE SEE PUBLISHER. PROFESSIONAL, AND READER REVIEWS BELOW. PUBLISHER REVI
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Issued 1903, Chicago by George Cram. Early 20th century color lithographed map.
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The city features soft white sand beaches and calm transparent waters; the bay is protected from the high seas by a series of rocks forming a natural ... morebreakwater, with a small opening to allow access for light vessels.
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He goes on to explore the possibility that the fable of Atlantis was inspired by a conflation of the high culture of Minoan Crete with the destruction ... morewrought on the Aegean world by the cataclysmic eruption, around 1500 B.C., of the volcanic island of Thera (or Santorini).
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Issued 1760, Paris by Bellin. Mid 18th century engraved map with a pleasing, strong impression.
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Issued 1860, Gotha by Justus Perthes for Berghaus. Wonderful mid 19th century engraved map. Original center fold as issued. Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol.
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Styles and iconography were transmitted to sites such as Mari and Ebla in northern Syria as well as to Iran and as far as Arabia. It has gone missing, ... morepart of the looting that has taken place across Iraq since the ouster of Saddam Hussein.
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Size: Height 31 cm.Long 17 cm. Breadt 11 cm.
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Johnson's Map of the Vicinity of Richmond and Peninsular Campaign in Virginia. Well known mid-19th century lithographed Civil War southern confederacy ... moreregion battle map, with original hand color. Issued c. 1862-8, New York by A.J. Johnson.
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Size: Height 50 cm.Long 15 cm. Breadt 11 cm.
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Johnson's Iowa and Nebraska. Fine large format mid 19th century lithographed map with original hand color. Original center fold as issued.
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(Darmstadt, Gotha, Hesse, Prussia, Hanover, Weimar, Altenburg). Drawn by Weller. Issued ca. 1860's, Glasgow, Edinburgh, and London, by Blackie & Son. ... moreNorth West Germany. Fine and uncommon mid-19th century lithographed map with original outline hand color.
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Issued 1876, Leiden, Netherlands by van Goor. Map by Otterloo. Very scarce large mid 19th century engraved map with original hand color. Six insets in ... morethe corners.
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Issued 1876-9, Philadelphia by M.R. Brown for O.W. Gray. Based on the Colton map of 1855. Attractive 19th century lithographed map with original hand ... morecolor.
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Issued c. 1850, Hildburghausen, Germany by the Bibliographische Institut. Mid 19th century engraved map with original outline hand color.
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Its subtle yet deeply luminous colors continue to make it one of the world's most coveted materials. Perfect for accenting any decor and for highlighting ... moreyour favorite art, this exclusive arrives in three pieces.
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Issued 1908, Berlin, Germany, printed by C. Keller. Large, oversized early 20th century color lithographed map. (Russia / Japan / Russo-Japanese war / ... moreChina). Original fold-lines.
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(Issued c.1829, Paris by Lapie. Engraved by Lallemand. British isles- Ireland Scotland- England). Engraved with original outline hand color. Light uniform ... morepaper age toning, typical small scattered spotting, otherwise clean, nice looking example.
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From the 14th century Ampthill Park was a royal lodge and hunting park. In the 15th century it was occupied bySir John Cornwall, who had married the king's ... moresister,Elizabeth of Lancaster, Duchess of Exeter.
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1835 Bradford Map of Asia Minor(Turkey) and its Surrounding Countries WE SELL ONLY ORIGINAL ANTIQUE MAPS- NOT REPRODUCTIONS Title: Asia Minor and the ... moreAdjacent Countries. Description: This is a scarce 1835 map of Asia Minor or what is today Turkey and its adjacent countries. It covers from Italy east to Syria and from Bulgaria south to Libya. It includes the whole or part of the modern day countries of Italy. Greece, Albania, Macedonia, Bulgaria, Turkey, Egypt, Libya, Israel and Lebanon. The map shows the ancient Kingdoms of Asia Minor, many of which were Greek colonies or heavily influenced by Ancient Greek culture. These include Lydia, Lycia, Caria, Mysia, Pisidia, Phrygia, Cappadocia, Bithynia, Pontus and others. This region saw the development of currency, the conquest of Troy, as well as the construction of three of the Ancient World’s seven Wonders. Notes cities, rivers, mountains and other topographical features. The map was published as plate no. 172 in Thomas G. Bradford's 1835 Comprehensive Atlas Geographical, Historical and Commercial. Bradford's atlas, published in 1835 was an important work on many levels. First, it was one of the first American atlases to follow an encyclopedic format, offering readers extensive geographical and statistical tables to supplement the maps themselves. Second, it was published in Boston and influenced the city's rise as a publishing center later in the 19th century(at the time most publishing in the United States was restricted to New York and Philadelphia) Third, this atlas was the first to contain a separate and specific map showing the Republic of Texas. Fourth and finally, Bradford's atlas in some instances broke the Euro-centric mold regarding atlas production. Among other things, Bradford focused his atlas on the Americas and abandoned the classical decoration common in European atlases in favor of a more informational and inherently American approach. Bradford published this atlas in several editions and with various partners. The first edition was
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"Gemstones of the World" is the most comprehensive and informative color manual of the world's gemstones and includes more than 1,400 examples. The tables ... moreon gemstones' properties and constants provide a basic system of elimination for all unidentified stones.
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The British captured the port from the Italians in January 1941, taking 25,000 prisoners in the process. The British base at Al-ʿAdam to the south was ... moreevacuated in 1970. Tobruk lies on a coastal highway that connects Tripoli with Banghāzī and Cairo.
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Issued 1836, Connecticut. Early 19th century engraved map with lovely original hand color.
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Issued c. 1830, Paris. Early 19th century engraved map with original outline hand color.
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DETAIL: The “eye of Allah” is a famous sapphire owned by the infamous 18th century Persian conqueror and Shah of Iran Nader Shah. Nader rose to power ... moreduring a period of anarchy in Iran after both the Ottomans and the Russians had seized Persian territory for themselves.
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The tone is set by the very first item in the catalog: a contemporary bust in the round of Queen Elizabeth as Hercules. Publisher: Philip Wilson Publishers ... more(2016). Pages: 320. One of the world’s finest assemblages of rings and gemstones, the Guy Ladrière Collection in Paris is of major importance both to the collector and the art historian.
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Issued 1849, Hildburghausen, Germany by the Bibliographische Institut. Map by Radefeld. Mid 19th century engraved map with original outline hand color. ... moreDictionary of Mapmakers, vol.
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Overall, the holdings reflect the aesthetic values, history, religious beliefs, and daily life of the ancient Egyptians over the entire course of their ... moregreat civilization. Why did they invest such vast wealth and effort in its production?.
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The Crusaders set Garnets into their body armor, believing the protective power of the stones would lead them to safety. Many Bohemian castles and churches ... morehad magnificent interiors decorated with garnet.
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Issued c. 1795, Paris.
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Seven boat pits have been identified around the Great Pyramid. Five of which belong to the Great Pyramid proper. The other 2 are associated with the pyramid ... moreof Hetepheres and the pyramid of the Ka.
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18" Large Brass Armillary sphere globe on a beautiful rosewood base with sundial compass. It was used extensively as a teaching tool to explain the functioning ... moreof the solar asystem in Greek antiquity.
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The Age Of God-Kings TimeFrame 3000-1500 BC. DESCRIPTION: Hardcover: 176 pages. Publisher: Time-Life Books Inc; 1987) ISBN: 0809464004. The Time Frame ... moreseries was released in the late 80's-early 90's. Each volume undertakes to describe the major events that happened in one specific time period in the development of mankind’s civilization(s) The volumes are richly illustrated. And designed as an introduction to the time frame covered. Especially compelling are the artists interpretations or recreations of what various ancient civilizations would have looked like– their architecture, homes, monuments, cities, daily life, jewelry, food, family life, dwellings, occupations, etc. As just one instance, the ruins of Babylon and Ur, Athens and Rome hint at the incredible richness of those fabled cities. The artist’s recreations in this series are simply mind-numbing. This is as close as you can be to actually having been there. The entire series is truly a magnificent introduction to the history of the era. If you could have just one book(or series of books) to introduce the history of humankind. This would have to be it. The overviews are concise and well-written. Together with the illustration and pictures they impart a wonderful mental and emotional“picture” of what life must have been like in various civilizations and at various times. Done in a style so wonderfully characteristic of Time-Life’s publications, these are over-sized“coffee table” type books full of impressive imagery. The pictures of the world’s greatest art and architecture alone are worth the cost of these books. But don’t get the impression that these volumes are“fluff” While a particular volume might not quite take the place as a university degree, the material is well-written, informative, and immensely intellectually gratifying, overview though it might be. This particular volume, Time-Frame 3000-1500 B.C. is sub-titled“The Age of the God Kings” The material is divided into a number of subjects which will give you an idea of the rich
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The Chinese working in No. Adams Mass. New England factory 1870 engraved print. Issued 1870, New York, by Harper & Brothers. Germany divided into circles ... moreSilesia Bohemia Saxony 1730 Moll beautiful old map.
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(Asia, Southeast Asia, Philippine Islands, Luzon, San Fernando, Coastal Survey, Carlatan). Philippine Islands, Luzon, West Coast, San Fernando Harbor. ... moreIssued 1902, Washington D.C. by the Norris Peters Co for the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey.
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TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Ancient 3.000 Year Old Hand Carved ... moreWooden Cowrie Shell Money Amulet(Brooch/Stickpin) CLASSIFICATION: Hand Carved Wooden Cowrie Shell Money. Hand-Drilled Suspension Hole(Bow Drill) Approximately 800 B.C. ATTRIBUTION: Ancient China. Western Zhou Dynasty(1027BC-770BC) SIZE/DIMENSIONS: Weight: 1.35 grams. Length: 18 millimeters. Width: 14 millimeters. Thickness: 6 millimeters. Chain: Contemporary gold electroplate 60 centimeters(24 inches) A wide variety of other chains are available upon request in sizes from 16 to 30 inches. And in metals ranging from gold and silver electroplate to sterling silver and solid 14kt gold as well as a bronze-toned copper chain. The default chain(absent contrary instructions) is gold electroplate, 24 inches. For a more authentic touch, we also have available handcrafted Greek black leather cords. CONDITION: Exceptional! Completely intact. DETAIL: A remarkable hand carved wooden cowrie shell money pendant/amulet almost 3.000 years old attributable to the Western Zhou Dynasty of ancient China. Though the use of shells as“money” originated in Sumeria around 3,000 B.C. it was the cowrie shell that became the world’s longest-lived form of currency. The first use of cowries, the shell of a mollusc that was widely available in the shallow waters of the Pacific and Indian Oceans, was in China around 1,200 B.C. Historically, many societies have used cowries as money, and even as recently as the middle of the last(20th) century, cowrie shells were still used in some parts of Africa. As such the cowrie shell was the most widely and longest used currency in history. So important a role did the cowrie play as money in ancient China that its pictograph was adopted in their written language for'money' During the Zhou Dynasty four different forms of money developed in ancient China. Aside from the traditional cowrie shells. Iron, copper, and wooden forms of money
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Size: Height 36 cm.Long 29 cm. Breadt 18 cm. Weight: Abou 11.
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Issued c. 1815-20, Paris by Delamarche. Uncommon early 19th century engraved map with original outline hand color.
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