The World Guide to Antiquities by Kurtz, Seymour - 1975

Octopus Bks. paperback. Interior is excellent/top edges is worn with tear on s. 8x5x0. very good cover

London: Octopus Books Limited, 1975. BOOK: Like New. DUST JACKET: Repaired; Lightly Creased; Lightly Chipped; Slight Yellowing Due to Age; In Archival Quality Jacket Cover. SYNOPSIS: Our knowledge of the ancient and primitive civilizations is based largely upon the objects which have survived. All such objects are indicative, in some way, of the life pursued by particular societies, and their purpose, whether religious, utilitarian, personal or purely decorative, is an aid to the understanding of the cultures concerned. This book provides, in ready-reference form, a survey of ancient, Oriental and primitive art and artefacts. Antiquities from ancient Greece and Rome and the Near East to the end of the 5th century A.D. form only a part of this guide. Oriental objects from prehistory to the first centuries A.D. are included, as are those from the pre-Columbian civilizations of Central and South America. The way of life of primitive peoples - the Eskimos, African tribes and Pacific Islanders,… Read More

New York: Octopus Bks., 1975. New York: Octopus/Vineyard, 1975. First American edition. 4to. Cloth bininding, 320 pp. 305 illustrtaions in full color. A comprehensive overview of the artistic and cultural heritages of past civilizations and peoples. Review slip inside. New in fine dust jacket, protected with an archival-quality mylar cover.. First American Edition. Hard Cover. New/Fine. Illus. by Illustrated. 4to..