Mycenae; a narrative of researches and discoveries at Mycenae and Tiryns.
by SCHLIEMANN, Dr. Henry
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About This Item
London, Murray, 1878. . First edition; 8vo, lxviii, 384 pp., 549 illustrations showing more than 700 objects, 21 plates, 4 coloured plates, 8 plans, contemporary tree calf gilt by Worsfold, green morocco labels, joints lightly rubbed, a very good copy.
'It is a spectacular book and was a roaring success... No one could overlook or ignore this book and as much as the discovery of Troy, this book was responsible in my opinion for Schliemann's immediate and lasting international fame' (Runnels).
After Schliemann's spectacular discoveries at Troy in 1873 and the ensuing court case brought against him by Turkey, he was prevented from excavating in Troy for several years. In 1876 he turned his attention to Mycenae and carried out excavations on the site from August to November with the resulting discovery of 'Agamemnon's Treasure'.
Runnels 1878a; Blackmer 1498.
'It is a spectacular book and was a roaring success... No one could overlook or ignore this book and as much as the discovery of Troy, this book was responsible in my opinion for Schliemann's immediate and lasting international fame' (Runnels).
After Schliemann's spectacular discoveries at Troy in 1873 and the ensuing court case brought against him by Turkey, he was prevented from excavating in Troy for several years. In 1876 he turned his attention to Mycenae and carried out excavations on the site from August to November with the resulting discovery of 'Agamemnon's Treasure'.
Runnels 1878a; Blackmer 1498.
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- Shapero Rare Books (GB)
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- 108831
- Title
- Mycenae; a narrative of researches and discoveries at Mycenae and Tiryns.
- Author
- SCHLIEMANN, Dr. Henry
- Book Condition
- Used
- Place of Publication
- London, Murray, 1878.
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- Morocco
- Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...
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- Calf
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