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Two reference books on ancient gems and seals

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Two reference books on ancient gems and seals

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Description

Two reference books on ancient gems and seals. Lot includes a copy of First Impressions, Cylinder Seals in the Ancient Near East, Dominique Collon, (London, 1987), hard cover with jacket. The second is Archaic Greek Gems - Schools and Artists in the Sixth and Early Fifth Centuries BC, John Boardman, (London, 1968), hard cover with jacket. Both very nice copies with archival covers over the dusk jackets.

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Two reference books on ancient gems and seals

Name: Two reference books on ancient gems and seals
SKU: 89924056
Price: 200 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $60 - $80

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