THE PREHISTORY OF METALLURGY IN THE BRITISH ISLES
Published by The Institute Of Metals. 1st. 1986
Slightly better than very good condition in a very good dustwrapper. A completely revised edition of the author's 'Metallurgy in Archaeology' (published 1962). Incorporating the results of work done since 1960, this revised text covers native metals, copper and copper-based alloys, tin, lead, antimony, and the fabrication of non-ferrous metals. The Iron Age is divided into various periods appropriate to Britain, ending with the introduction of the blast furnace. Large format. Green cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w illustrations & photos.
Top & tail of spine & corners lightly rubbed. Previous owner's white address label to front endpaper. Contents clean. Green pictorial dustwrapper is heavily faded at edges and spine, closed tear to top edge of rear panel (no loss) and top of spine.
ISBN: 0904357724
Stock no. 1823436
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- SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
- ARCHAEOLOGY
- METALLURGY
- HISTORY
- PREHISTORIC
- IRON AGE
- INDUSTRY
