Description: Click here to see our other books! Archaeologia Graeca, or the Antiquities of Greece John Potter; G. Dunbar 1813 Doig & Stirling : Edinburgh 8.5" by 5.5" xvi, 523, (16); viii, 418, 112, 21pp. SUMMARY A complete two volume set of this detailed study of ancient Greek antiquity. Folding Maps,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 2 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 29.99 EU Postage: £ 21.99 European Postage: £ 23.99 Asia Postage: £ 37.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 38.99 DESCRIPTION Complete in two volumes. New edition. Volume one is illustrated with a folding map and ten plates. Volume two is illustrated with twenty-two plates. Collated complete. A detailed study of the antiquities of ancient Greece, with chapters on the state of Athens from Cecrops to Theseus, the citizens and tribes, the Nine Archons, punishments and rewards, the first authors of religious works, the Grecians Oaths, theomancy, divination, and much more. Written by John Potter, a Scottish antiquarian. With an appendix containing a concise history of the Grecian States, and a short account of the lives and writings of the most celebrated Greek authors by G. Dunbar, a Scottish antiquary appointed Secretary of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland. CONDITION Bound in full tree calf. Externally, sound with rubbing and wear to the extremities. Minor loss to the head and tail of the spine as well as the board edges. A puncture mark to the front board of volume II. Joints cracked and tender. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with the odd spot and light age toning to the extremities. Previous owner's bookplate to the front pastedown. Overall Condition: Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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Topic: Antiques and Collectibles
Publisher: Doig & Stirling
Author: John Potter; G. Dunbar
Binding: Leather
Subject: History
Special Attributes: None
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Region: Edinburgh
Illustrator: Not Stated
Signed: No
Place of Publication: Edinburgh
Year Printed: 1813
Country/Region of Manufacture: Edinburgh
