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 (Dust jacket missing).   Single First Edition copy available.  An essential reference work with 818 illustrations!  Compare at $325.  Our price:  $150.

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by Margarete Bieber (Princeton University Press, 1961)

This comprehensive survey of ancient theatre is a seminal work that examines every major aspect including buildings, statues, terracotta statuettes, reliefs, vase paintings, wall paintings, mosaics, and literary sources. 340+ pages packed with 865 illustrations.  Hardcover.   Single Second Edition copy available.  Nice clean copy with original dust-jacket (minor tears).  An essential reference work. Ex-library of Prof. A. Alfoldi.  Don't miss this one.... Compare at $300++.  Our price:  $150.

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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 Françoise Camuset-Le Porzou (Musée Carnavalet 1985)

As part of a series of catalogues published by the Musée Carnavalet in Paris, this edition brings to the public a glimpse at their collection of Gallic-Roman terracotta statuettes, particularly popular after the Gallic Wars.  The book takes a look at the materials and manufacturing, influences and historical context of this medium as a whole, and then narrows its focus to specific items in the museum.  Soft cover.  144 pages thoroughly illustrated with black and white plates, as well as maps, charts and graphs.

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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 (Boston 1988)

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!!!  We recently acquired a small supply of these rare books which are in brand new condition!! These are out-of-print and very difficult to find.  Compare at $150+ on the market. OUR SPECIAL PRICE while they last: $95.00 These are BRAND NEW copies.... our supply is winding down. Get your copy before they are gone.  Highly recommended!!!

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by Dr. Sidney M. Goldstein (New York 1979)

This volume examines just a fraction of the 17,000 plus glass items in the Corning Museum of Glass.  Dr. Goldstein, the Curator of Ancient Glass,  has provided an essential guide to ancient glass in existence prior to the innovation of the blowpipe.  With an introductory background, this book catalogues 919 items from all areas of the Pre-Roman and Roman world.  Hardcover with dust jacket with some wear.  312 pages with black and white and color photos.  Single copy available.

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by John W. Hayes

Published by the Royal Ontario Museum in 1976. Catalogue of 369 items, each photographed and described. Roman and Early Christian pottery covering the period from the 1st BC to the 7th AD. Sections include Arretine ware, African and Egyptian, Lead-glazed and related, Italian thin-walled, Gaulish and Palestinian. 

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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 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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by Annewies van den Hoek and John J. Herrmann, Jr. (Cambridge, 2002)

A truly wonderful survey of ancient lamps and pottery from the Tunisia region of North Africa. More than 100 objects are beautifully illustrated in full color with close-up images capturing detail of decoration and iconography. The catalogue brings together a variety of objects (a number of which were previously offered by Fragments of Time) now in private New England collections. Among the themes explored in the catalogue:

- North African Pottery, Types and Technology
- Scenes from the Old Testament
- Scenes from the New Testament
- Non-Biblical Christian Images
- Pagan and Epic Imagery
- Imperial Imagery
- Ampitheatre Scenes
- Scenes from Nature and Daily Life

Softcover and new. Special limited time price!

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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 available.  160 pages.  

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by Guntram Koch (Getty Museum 1988)

Includes cinerary urns and sarcophagi from the Early Imperial Period through the Tetrarchic Period.  Also includes grave reliefs and tomb altars from Rome, Greece, Byzantium, Asia Minor and Egypt.  48 items are illustrated with thorough descriptions.  Out of Print.  Hardcover with dust jacket.

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by Eckart Kohn and Cornella Ewigleben (British Museum Press for University of California Press, 2000)

One of the most comprehensive books available for collectors of ancient Roman military antiquities. Catalogue to the British Museum exhibition which spanned items from twenty European museums brought together to 'give a vivid picture of the spectacle, danger, excitement, power and frequent brutality of games and shows in ancient Rome.' Superbly illustrated with in depth chapters written by experts in the field on the topics of: Bread and Circuses: The Politics of Entertainment; Familia Gladitoria: The Heroes of the Amphitheatre; Greek Athletics in Rome: Boxing, Wrestling and the Pancration; On the Starting Line with Ben Hur: Chariot-Racing in the Circus Maximus; Give us your Applause!: The World of the Theatre; What these Women Love is the Sword: The Performers and their Audiences; Money and Circuses: Competitive Sport as Part of the Entertainment Industry.  Soft cover and new. List price: $29.95.  Special price: $24.95

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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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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 Dept of Classical Art, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (1973)

Increasingly rare exhibition guide to the wide ranging exhibition surveying art and coinage from the later Roman empire of the 3rd-5th centuries. The book is an essential work for understanding the transitions occurring in art as well as the force of influence of Barbarians as well as the fledgling Christian community. Lavishly illustrated with 290+images, including some in color, 252 pages. 

Soft cover, Fine condition, minor shelf wear and some fading to the cover. Offered elsewhere for $150+.  Our price: $75

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by Margaret M. Roxan (University of London Institute of Archaeology 1985)

Sequel to the 1978 publication, this is a detailed publication, including transcription, find spot, present whereabouts and explanation of text from 57 further military diplomas from museums and private collections throughout the world. Soft cover.  Brand New Copies - Increasingly difficult to find!  List price is $55.  Our price: $40.

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by Sotheby Parke Bernet 
Auction Catalog from June 4-5, 1979 

Scarce auction catalog from one of the 20th Century's most important collections. More than 350 ancient glass objects described and photographed, including a nice selection in color. Includes the highly important late Roman 'Cage Cup.' circa 300 AD.  Hardcover, 204 pages, light scuffing to dust jacket. Must-have reference for glass collectors.  VF+ condition, includes separate inserts with auction estimates and sale results for each object.  ONE COPY REMAINING. 

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by E. Marianne Stern (Toledo Museum of Art 1995) 

The Toledo Museum of Art has one of the world’s largest, most extensive and varied collections of glass. This informative and detailed volume presents 193 objects from the collection and focuses on the typological, technical and iconographical examination of the Syro-Palestinian glass industry in the Roman period. Hardcover with 386 pages. Out of Print. Excellent reference for glass collectors.  ONE COPY REMAINING. 

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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 Donald Strong and David Brown (NY University Press, 1976)

Indispensible and difficult to find book about the methods of manufacturing int he Roman world. It describes how such everyday things as pottery, glass, metal vessels, and iron tools were made, as well as such works of art as marble sculptures, bronze statues, and gold jewellery. Spinning and weaving, plastering and painting walls, laying mosaics and minting coins are among the other subjects covered.  A unique and important work -- the better a collector can understand ancient manufacturing techniques, the better equipped one is to detect modern attepts to deceive.  Neatly inscribed by prior owner on inside cover page, otherwise VF+.  Hardcover with 256 pages and profusely illustrated with nearly 400 images!  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 J.M.C. Toynbee (London, 1963)

This comprehensive survey was based on the exhibition organized by the Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies and represents, among other things, the varied ways in which the native genius of the Celtic artists responded to the challenge of the classical tradition during more than four centuries. 200 objects presented including sculpture, armor, glass, pottery, painting and more.  Hardcover with dust jacket. Out-of-print and hard to find.

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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.  Only one hardcover and a few soft cover copies remaining!  Crisp, clean copy of this very hard to find book.

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by Susan Walker and Andrew Burnett (British Museum 1981) 

A look into the use of portraiture by the first Roman Emperor Augustus as a means of propaganda. The book begins by studying the use of ruler portraiture in the Greek world and the subsequent changes it underwent as it was adapted by the Roman Republic, and its utilization by Augustus. Statues, coins and funerary sculpture are all examined. Soft cover with 47 pages and 47 black and white photos. Single copy available.

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