Greek Oared Ships 900322 BC

Morrison, J. S.; Williams, R. T. : Greek Oared Ships 900322 B.C. Cambridge (UK) : Cambridge University Press, 1968. First edition/First impression. Size is octavo (8vo), 10"/25.3cm h. Bound in publisher's navy blue cloth, gilt lettering/ornamentation to spine, blue topstain. Matte color pictorial dj. Plain white endpapers. X pp prelim material, 356 numbered pp; 32 pp glossy b&w plates. Authors' preface, abbrev, Morrison's intro, Homeric Period section (three chaps), Archaic Period section (three chaps), Classical Period section (six chaps), maps; bibliography, glossaries, indices (to collections, to Greek/Latin words, general); plates. Condition notes: fairly heavy wear to clipped/mylar-sheathed dj: numerous chips, small tears to folds, front spine fold intact but shows surface wear and loss of color; tanning to rear. Very good color retention to boards and topstain; spine cocked, center of front board shows 4" ridge (likely from a drop). Spine ends rolled, corners bumped. Interior: binding shows weakening at plate section. Signed by author Morrison on ffep. This copy from the library of the late Robert D. ("Bud") Foulke - scholar of Joseph Conrad, and travel writer - three of Foulke's return address labels are affixed to the ffep, with his signature and date. Else, interior unmarked. This comprehensive review of the subject is as important a resource today as when it was published over half a century ago. We personally inspect every book we offer.

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ISBN: 0521057701

ISBN-13: 9780521057707

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Year: 1968

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

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