by I. Aghion, C. Barbillon and F. Lissarrague (New York 1996)

This very thorough guide is an encyclopedia of the classical gods and goddesses and their influence and appearance in art, both ancient and modern.  As well as the gods, myriads of artists, philosophers and workshops are mentioned as well.  Nearly every page is illustrated with black and white pictures that span the ages, as well as a few interspersed full-page color images.  Hardcover with dust jacket.  A necessary book for any collector, scholar or art appreciator.  BRAND NEW COPIES AVAILABLE!

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by The American School of Classical Studies at Athens

A brief survey of some of the most significant aspects of daily life as a citizen of ancient Athens. Covers topics including “The Agora: Civic Center of Athens”, “Citizenship”, “Athenian Currency”, “Department of Justice” and “Ostracism”. Superb introductory survey. Single copy available.

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Attic Black-Figure Vase-Painters 

by J.D. Beazley (New York 1978) 

This is the seminal corpus by Beazley cataloguing and categorizing all known black-figure vases at the time of its original publication in 1956. Thousands of vases are recorded with key characteristics. Each major painting group is described and cross-referenced. Multiple indexes including provenances, mythological subjects, collections, publications, potters and painters.  A seldom seen, must-have reference for serious Attic vase collectors. Crisp, clean, new Hardcover copy with 851 pages. RARE!  Single copy available. 

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by J.D. Beazley (Oxford U. Committee for Archaeology, 1989)

Revised edition of Beazley’s 1948 volume.  Twenty-five Athenian black-figure, red-figure and white-ground vases in the Cyprus Museum are catalogued, each with an informative discussion on shape, technique, style and subject.  Soft cover with 46 pages, plus 19 black and white plates.  

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by Margarete Bieber (Columbia University Press 1967)

The comprehensive volume (revised work of 1967) by a renowned authority on Greek sculpture, tracing the work of the entire Greek and Graeco-Roman world from the 4th-1st Centuries BC.  Hardcover.  Single First Edition copy available.  An essential reference work with 818 illustrations!  Compare at $325.  Our price:  $150.

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by John Boardman (New York 1972) 

A comprehensive study of the significance of engraved gems in antiquity. As symbols of trade, organized society and respect for personal property, such gems lose their meaning in modern society, and so this book shines a light on the matter. The chapters are broken down chronologically, followed by chapters on materials and techniques and gem and ring shapes. 458 pages with over 1,000 gems illustrated mostly in black & white with some additional color photos. Hardcover. Single copy available. 

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By John Boardman and Maurice Pope 

RARE guide published in 1961 to Classical vases in the collection of the Cape Town Museum, South Africa. Every item photographed in black and white. A necessary addition to any comprehensive library on Greek vases. 38 pages.  Unused.  Soft cover.

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by Dietrich von Bothmer (California 1985) * 

Comprehensive catalogue by eminent scholar presenting half of the preserved work of the Amasis painter in 353 illustrations plus 9 color plates including precise details for each work. Brief introduction presents background to the time in which the painter lived and worked. Also examines the relationship of the Amasis painter to his forerunners and contemporaries. Hardcover with dust jacket. Near new copy of this extremely hard to find out-of-print book. Light fading around the edges of pages. 

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by Dietrich von Bothmer (ed.) (Metropolitan Museum of Art 1990) 

Catalog of the exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Nearly 200 items photographed in full color. Includes sections of early Aegean, Near Eastern, Central Asian, Greek, Etruscan and Roman objects. Antiquities from this important private collection occasionally appear on the market. Hardcover with dust jacket. 

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by Diana Buitron (New York, 1992)

Must-have reference book for anyone collecting ancient art related to Homer, especially the Odyssey. The book takes an in-depth look at various representations of events from the story of the Odyssey in art especially on vases and sculpture. Helps collectors identify scenes on Attic vases that may be visual allusions to various episodes of the Odyssey.  The main art topics include Odysseus among the Phaiacians, Polyphemos, The Underworld, The Sirens and more. As well, the author explores writing and oral poetry and the character of Odysseus. Well illustrated. Soft cover with 212 pages. An interesting and informative read.

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by Alexander Cambitoglou (Rome 1997)

Rare title.  Published in Italy with English text.  This publication of this collection aims at drawing attention to a group of vessels in one of a number of provincial museums in Italy.  A brief introduction to the Museum and the collection is followed by the catalogue containing 35 vases, 29 are Apulian, 6 are Campanian.  Illustrated in black and white with complete descriptions.  Hard cover and new.

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by James Chesterman (London 1974)

Written with the beginner in mind, this is a complete introduction to the world of classical terracotta figures covering the entire period of their production, from 2000 BC through AD 500, and their main manufacturing centers.  Development is traced from the first primitive handmade goddesses to the later mold-made figures which were mass produced.  Practical suggestions on cleaning, care and display of your collection.  Fine single copy of this difficult to find out-of-print title.  100 pages with 100 objects illustrated in black and white.  Hardcover with dust jacket.

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Sculpture in Stone and Bronze Additions to the Collection of Greek, Etruscan and Roman Art 1971-1988, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston  

by Mary C. Comstock and Cornelius Vermeule

This catalogue serves as a supplement to the two books previously published that illustrate the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston collection of Greek, Etruscan and Roman art in stone and bronze.  The reading is divided into two separate categories, stone and bronze, respectively.  Soft cover.  There are 100 pages of descriptions of the 132 black and white plates from the extensive Museum collection. 

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by Mary Comstock and Cornelius Vermeule (Museum of Fine Arts Boston, 1971)

Catalogue representing a complete record of the Museum’s collection of Greek, Roman and Etruscan bronzes covering the time span of 2100 BC to 1000 AD. Nearly 600 objects are illustrated and accompanied by a brief description that places the item in its historical context. This is a must-have book for all ancient bronze collectors. MORE THAN 500-PAGES!!!  

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by Pierre Ducrey (Switzerland 1985/US 1986) 

A thorough look into Greek warfare from Achilles to Alexander the Great with particular emphasis on the Peloponnesian War and the 4th Century BC. The author examines warfare and all its effects on daily lives as well as the logistics of supporting a war. 158 black and white and 32 color drawings illustrate the reality and myth of warfare in ancient Greece through vase painting, frescoes and mosaics, coins, sculpture and weapons. Hardcover with dust jacket. Nearly new condition. Single copy available. 

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Greek and Greek Style Painted and Plain Pottery in the Royal Ontario Museum Excluding Black-Figure and Red-Figure Vases

by John W. Hayes (Toronto 1992) 

This important publication of the Royal Ontario Museum’s collection includes the painted pottery made in various Greek centers as well as derivative wares made in Etruria and other Mediterranean regions from the 10^th-1^st Centuries BC.  Over 250 vessels plus many fragments, each with full description and photo.  Superb reference for “Greek-style” pottery.  Soft cover. New.  Single copy available.  

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by the Hellenic Ministry of Culture (Barcelona 2003) 

This exhibition catalog highlights the third exhibition in the Mediterraneum series presented at the Museu d'Història de la Ciutat de Barcelona, the focus of which is the bull and its symbolism in the ancient Mediterranean. This volume is compiled of essays taking an in-depth look into the bull as a symbol, accompanied by 211 objects illustrated in color. Bilingual. New! Single copy available. 

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Classical Antiquities at the University of Oklahoma

by A.J. Heisserer (1986)

Illustrated catalogue of the classical holdings of the Stovall Museum at the University of Oklahoma .  Includes inscribed materials from ancient Mesopotamia and Rome ; Greek ceramics through the Hellenistic Age; Etruscan bronzes and ceramics; Syro-Palestinian and Roman glass; and assorted ancient coins.  Total of 342 items documented and photographed.  Excellent Reference for beginning collectors. Hardcover.  Out of print. 

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by Reynold Higgins (British Museum 1961)

A remarkable survey covering Early Bronze Age through Roman Era jewelry.  This First Edition account of the then recent discoveries, discusses a large portion of important pieces drawn from museum collections, particularly that of the British Museum's holdings.  A full account is given of the technology of jewelry making followed by a chronological study of jewelry.  Well established as an indispensable reference work for museums, dealers, archaeologists and collectors.  236 pages with 68 plates in color and black and white, and a number of line drawings.  Hardcover with dust jacket with some wear to the edges and spine.  Out of Print.  Single copy available.

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by Reynold Higgins (British Museum 1970) 

The British Museum has one of the richest collections in the world of Greek Bronze Age objects from which Higgins draws upon to introduce the reader to the chronology and culture. Surveys the time period in Crete, Mainland Greece and the Cyclades. 30 pages of text plus 40 illustration in black and white and color. Soft cover. Out of Print. Very good condition. Super introductory book. Single copy available. 

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Hard to Find!

by Reynold Higgins (Trefoil Books, London 1980)

This comprehensive book explores the discovery of Tanagra terracotta statuettes and establishes a stylistic chronology. Higgins also explores how they were made, how they may have been modeled, and painted. Higgins was formerly the Keeper of Greek and Roman Antiquities at the British Museum.

Brilliantly illustrated with 214 black and white photos, plus 8 pages of color, it provides a rich survey of all aspects of thee captivating and highly sought-after terracottas. There is also a chapter devoted to spotting forgeries!  A must for collectors of ancient terracottas.  Hardcover, first edition. New, unused condition. RARE.   Seen on the market for $150+  Limited quantities at our special low price.

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by Dorothy Hill, Curator of Ancient Art (Baltimore 1949)

This catalogue illustrates exemplary bronze works from throughout the ancient world, ranging in subject matter, style and culture. The book examines large-scale and small-scale works, and further categorizes them by type. From the gods, to humans and worshippers, animals and mythological creatures. A wonderful and rare reference guide. Hardcover. Slight staining to edge of pages. Otherwise in excellent condition. 158 pages with 55 plates illustrating 285 items in black and white.

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Collecting Greek Antiquities

by Herbert Hoffmann (1971)

Ideal reference for antiquities collectors of all levels!  Intended to help the beginner develop a feel for quality.  Provides expert advice on a variety of Greek collectibles including bronzes, marbles and terracottas.  Easy to read and extensively illustrated – over 200 black and white photographs plus 21 color plates!  Even includes chapters on identifying forgeries and caring for your antiquities collection.  Highly recommended.  RARE!  Out of Print.  Nice, clean copy with dust jacket VF+.  Single copy available.  

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by Wilhelm Hornbostel and Mitarbeiter (Hamburg 1977) 

A comprehensive look at private antiquities collections found in Northern Germany. The catalogue covers works of art from ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome and illustrates various mediums such as pottery, terracottas, sculptures, bronzes and jewelry. Hardcover with 556 pages illustrating 559 items in black and white, preceded by a few color plates. Minor wear to binding. Text in German. Fantastic reference book! Profusely illustrated! Single copy available. 

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by Catherine Johns (Routledge 1984)

Informative book investigating the erotic depictions in ancient painting, sculpture, jewelry and other arts.  The author explores how many objects used erotic images to ward off evil.  She discusses the objects in the context to the sexual mores of the time.  Profusely illustrated with 125 black and white pictures and 38 color images.  Single hardcover with dust jacket or multiple soft cover copies.  160 pages.  

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by Susan B. Matheson (Connecticut 1980)

The sizeable collection of ancient glass of the Mediterranean region in the Yale University Art Gallery is notable for both its quality and its breadth, with its greatest strength being in glass from the time of Augustas, circa 1st Century BC-AD.  363 items of glass are presented in this catalogue of the collection with black and white photos and full descriptions.  Contains a brief introduction of the history of the collection and ancient glass-making techniques, followed by the catalogue.  Soft cover with 152 pages.  Out of Print and Hard-to-Find! 

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Susan B. Matheson  & Jerome Pollitt (Yale University Art Gallery, 1975) 

Exhibition of the University’s collection. A superb group ranging from Mycenaean through Hellenistic, including a wide range of significant Attic red-figure & black-figure pottery. Seventy-five vases are photographed in b&w and accompanied by a detailed description. A brief introduction to the cultural and historic background as well as the technique of Greek pottery. Soft cover.  Out of print with single copy available. 

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by David G. Mitten and Suzannah F. Doeringer (Fogg Art Museum 1967)

An exhibition catalogue of the finest Greek, Roman and Etruscan bronzes from museums and private collections in North America and Europe.  316 items are illustrated in black and white with full descriptions placing the objects into historical perspective and explaining their functions and parallels.  The book covers Archaic Greece through the late Roman Period with and introductory section on bronze-working techniques.  Packed with 316 illustrations.  Soft cover.  Single copy available.  One of the best references around!

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by Warren G. Moon (Chicago 1981)

Catalogue of the exhibition celebrating the centennial of the Art Institute of Chicago. 127 vases, mostly Attic, from Museum and private collections are illustrated in b/w with in-depth descriptions of each. Single copy of this out-of-print and hard to find title. Cover is slightly scuffed, but book is in fine condition.  Softcover with 230 pages. Compare at $125. 

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by Warren G. Moon (University of Wisconsin 1995)

This richly illustrated volume of superb essays by art historians, classical scholars and archaeologists discusses Polykleitos’s life and influence, his intellectual and cultural milieu and his best known work, the Doryphoros, or “ Spear bearer”.  Extended analysis & detailed illustration of his surviving sculptures, later copies of his work, and reflection of his style in other media.  Single copy available.  Out of print and hard to find.  Hardcover with dust jacket. 

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The Search for Alexander

by the National Gallery, Washington, Chicago, Boston and San Francisco (Greek Ministry of Culture 1980)

Introductory section on Alexander and his heritage followed by discussion of the Royal Tombs at Vergina, from which many objects in this exhibition came.  Catalogue focuses specifically on Alexander the Great and the art his time.  173 items including jewelry, terracottas, silver vessels and marble sculpture photographed and described.  200 pages, rich in black and white and color photos.  Out of print.  Single copy available of each Hard Cover and Soft Cover...please specify. 

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by Joseph Noble (London 1988)

Fully updated 1988 edition of Noble’s definitive work on the methods of the ancient Athenian potters and vase painters. Noble explains all major shapes and how each was formed by ancient potters. He then analyses the famous Greek glaze that has baffled scholars, and how colors and relief lines were created. Appendices explain dating and localization of Attic pottery; analyze the condition of objects, and give advice on how to restore/photograph them. 278 images, including 12 color. This is a must-have reference book for all collectors of ancient Greek pottery.  Hardcover with dust jacket.  New condition. Seen on the market for prices of $150++.  Special limited copies available at our low, discounted price.

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by Robin Osborne (Historian and Classical Archaeologist)

Osborne takes an interesting look at the “unseen and unsung” country life which enabled the monumental achievements that we now consider when we think of Classical Greece. Although the title indicates a specialized topic, this book is a broad overview of country life and its pervading influence on social, military, political and religious life of the city. The author describers how the land was farmed, the different forms of settlement and non-agricultural use such as mining and quarrying.  Archaeological evidence combines with a provocative writing style making this book very interesting reading. 65 black and white wide-ranging illustrations including extensive extracts from literary sources  as well as photographs and maps.  As New. Hardcover with dust jacket. 

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by J. Michael Padgett et al. (MFA 1993)

Comprehensive catalog of S. Italian and Etruscan red-figure, Gnathian and mold-made vases in the MFA Boston. 180 items photographed with in-depth descriptions. An introductory section on each topic including red-figure and plastic vases, Gnathian, Xenon, Teano, Canosan, Etruscan and more. Superbly produced book.  A must-have for vase collectors.  Limited new copies available.  Soft cover with 267 pages, 180 objects illustrated mainly in black & white.

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by J.J. Pollitt (Cambridge University 1986)  

An analysis of Greek Art during the Hellenistic period as a reflection of the cultural experiences of the time, and how like modern art, Hellenistic art served as a litmus test. The author illustrates this artistic trend through examples in sculpture, painting, mosaics, architecture and decorative arts from the time of Alexander the Great through the establishment of Rome. The focus of the book is on the distinctive characteristics of Hellenistic art as well as its genres and styles. A highly praised and thorough work. Soft cover with 329 pages, 300 black and white plates, maps and diagrams.  Single copy available.

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In the Shadow of the Acropolis

by John J. Herrmann, Jr. (Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 1988)

Extremely helpful and scarce catalogue for collectors of Greek objects. Many of the 150+ objects used in this catalog exhibition were taken out of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston's extensive storage giving the public a view of objects not usually on display. The exhibition had two venues: Brockton, MA and the University of Utah Museum.  Objects in this exhibition are a good guide for many of the objects commonly appearing on the market.  90 pages, many vases, terracottas, coins, and other objects illustrated in B&W. One copy only! Very minor crease to cover, otherwise VF+. Scarce.  

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Looking at Greek Vases

by Tom Rasmussen and Nigel Spivey (ed.) (Cambridge 1993)

Written by a distinguished team of scholars, this book is intended for the reader who is curious about the society and history of ancient Greece and the role of these ancient vases.  The book is a series of “looks” at vases offering suggestions on how to read the often complex images they present, and also explaining how they were made and distributed.  Soft cover with 280 pages, over 100 illustrations.  

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by Isabelle K. Raubitschek (Stanford 1969)  

Catalogue of the exhibit organized to honor the 90th annual meeting of the Archaeological Institute of America. Twenty-seven superb Greek vases (mainly Attic with a few South Italian) were chosen for the exhibition with the assistance of Dietrich von Bothmer from the estate of the late William Randolph Hearst. Black and white photos with full descriptions. Soft cover with 97 pages. Single copy available.

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by G.M.A. Richter (Cornell University 1984) 

This is the single-volume edition of Richter's classic three-volume work published in 1965, abridged and revised by Oxford scholar R.R. Smith. An introductory overview of Greek portraits, then a personal look at all the Greeks from the Archaic Age through the Hellenistic Age, for whom original sculpted portraits can be identified. Over 300 illustrations. New. Hardcover.  

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by David M. Robinson et al. (Toronto 1930)

This two volume set includes full descriptions and illustrations for over 600 Greek and Greek-influenced vases from the Museum’s collection. Each vase is described with attention to decoration, style and date along with parallels. Some topics include: Cyprus, Minoan Ware, Helladic Ware, Peucetian and Daunian, Attic, South Italian and more. Hardcover. Rare. Single copy available.

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by Sally Rutherford Roberts (Ares 1978)  

The most comprehensive volume written to date on the Attic pyxis. Roberts traces its development & characteristics from early 5th Century BC through the end of the 4th Century BC. More than 200 crisp black and white images from private and public collections. Hardcover. Out of Print and Rare.  Single copy available.

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by Martin Robertson (Cambridge University 1996) 

This book is an essential guide to anyone interested in the history of Greek vase painting. Robertson details an era in vase painting that gave birth to the popular red-figure pottery as well as black-figure and other techniques. This book complements Robertson’s previous publications, and is meant to fill in the gaps left behind by the classical art-historian Sir John Beazley. The technique of vase-painting is chronicled from its beginnings in the geometric period, through the mastery of red-figure and into the 4th Century AD. Soft cover with 296 pages, each illustrated with crisp black and white plates. 

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by Bernhard Schweitzer (New York 1971)

Outstanding reference with 239 black & white illustrations of objects of the Geometric Period from museums throughout the world. Brief introduction presents the relationship between the Mycenaean and Geometric periods. An in-depth study is made of Geometric pottery, bronzes and utensils, small sculpture, architecture, fibulae and gold bands. Nice clean copy with light soil to edges. 352 pages. Single copy available.  Out of print and difficult to find.  Hardcover with dust jacket. Appears on the market for $200++.  One copy only!

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by D.E. Strong (Cornell 1966) 

This book traces the development of techniques, tastes and shapes from the Bronze Age through the early 5th Century AD against their political, historical and geographic background. The author illustrates a wide range of ritual and domestic items in gold and silver. Hardcover with 235 pages and 68 black and white plates. Single copy available.

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by Mary Hamilton Swindler (Yale 1929) 

An examination of painting in the ancient world throughout various cultures using various mediums. From wall painting to vase-painting, focus is brought to the chief problems of painting from period to period emphasizing both the extreme differences and similarities from culture to culture. 489 pages plus 640 items illustrated in black and white. Wear to edges of dust jacket. Rare! Out of Print! Single copy available.

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by A.D. Trendall (University of London, Institute of Classical Studies 1959) 

A compressed survey of the South Italian Red-Figured vases known to Trendall at the time of the publication. 77 pages with an annotated list of the phlyax vases from private and public collections, bibliography and short introduction as well as 6 black and white plates with several examples. Soft cover. Out of Print. Slightly faded cover. 

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by A.D. Trendall (Oxford 1967) 

The seminal work on Greek vases from the Lucania, Campania and Sicily regions of Italy. At the time the book was published, this two volume set aimed to document and classify all the known red-figured vases from these regions. Some 4,500 vases are included, most attributed to individual painters or stylistic groups. The catalogue of each painter's work is preceded by a brief introduction in which the characteristic features of his style are noted, together with some references to the available evidence for the date and connections between him and his contemporaries. Volume I features the text in more than 700 pages. Volume II includes multiple indexes and more than 250 plates featuring photos of more than 1,000 vases! An absolute must-have reference for the collector of Greek vases. This two-volume set is rarely seen on the market. When it is, it easily commands prices of $1,000-$1,200! Fine condition. Volume I is complete with dust jacket. Minor shelf wear, both otherwise a clean, nice, tight copy. One set only! 

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by A.D.Trendall (University of London, Institute of Classical Studies 1970) 

Record of a variety of South Italian vases in private and public collections with 28 plates illustrating 120 vases. Cover slightly faded. 

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by A.D. Trendall (British School at Rome 1987)

Arguably the greatest South Italian Pottery scholar of the 20th Century, Trendall’s mammoth work documents and classifies all known Greek vases from the Paestum region of South Italy. 700+ pages. A phenomenal 1,000+ photos provide the most complete visual survey of South Italian pottery from the Paestum region. As new condition. This invaluable reference is out of print and becoming increasingly difficult to find.  Hardcover with dust jacket.  Becoming increasingly scarce.  Appears on the market at prices of $250++.  One copy only!

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by Cornelius Vermeule (Getty Museum & UCA Press 1981)

An impressive survey of classical acquisitions from many of America's less documented museum collections.  450 pages featuring over 325 items of classical sculpture plus 30 color plates.  Both hardcover and soft cover available.  Crisp, clean copy of this very hard to find book.

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by Michael Vickers and David Gill  (Oxford 1994) 

Examines a variety of epigraphic and literary sources in an effort to restore precious metals to a central position as markers of wealth and taste in the ancient world. Discussion centers around the proposal that most Greek images were originally intended to be viewed a gold on silver or silver on bronze. Hardcover with dust jacket. Single copy available. 204 pages with black and white photographs throughout the chapters. 

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