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Ancient world 1428 Vieyra, Maurice. Hittite Art, 2300-750 B. C. London: Alec Tiranti, 1955, 92p, bib, notes, index, illus plus 122 black and white photos. Very good in dust jacket. Dust jacket has some parts missing but good overall, protected with a plastic dust jacket as well. Smaller format. The survey of Hittite art presented in this volume is the first specific attempt to describe the artistic achievements of one of the great civilizations of the Ancient East, which, in its heyday, rivalled those of Egypt and Babylon. It is based on a first-hand study of the remains of Hittite art in the museums of Turkey and Europe, and in the field. $15.00

Ancient world ssy Alexander, Robert L. The Sculpture and Sculptors of Yazilikaya. Newark: University of Delaware Press, 1986, 167 pages, illus, notes, bib, index. Nice copy of the hardcover in dust jacket, blue cloth and gilt lettering on spine. Deals with Hittites from thirteenth century B. C. $12.50

Ancient world aeah Akurgal, Ekrem. The art of the Hittites. New York: Harry N. Abrams, 1962, 315 pages, illustrations, plates (some color), map, plans, notes, bib, index. 174 plates in total, 24 plates in color, rest in black and white. The book is in good to very good condition with some minor ruffling to bottom page corners at the back of the book. One will notice that the text pages have toned somewhat, most noticeable when juxtaposed with the bright, glossy plate pages. The dust jacket is present but just fair, I'd say. Large and heavy volume. $21.50 Box 5678 Contents: I. The Hattians; II. The Early Historical Period; III. The Hittite Old Kingdom; IV. The Period of Empire; V. The Late Hittite Period. Jacket blurb states: "In this volume the art of the Hittities is presented at full length and in all its beauty. This is an important publishing achievement, for the monuments and sanctuaries of the Hitttite Empire --- in the region where Turkey is today --- are virtually inaccessible to most of us,… Read More