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Collins, Rob & McIntosh, Frances (Editors)
Life in the Limes
Publisher: Oxbow Books, Oxford;
Date of Publication: 2014
Stock Code: 11040
FIRST EDITION. Quarto, pp. ix, [1], 238. Photographic frontispiece, eight double-sided colour plates to rear and numerous sketches and photographs throughout. Publisher’s black laminated pictorial boards with titles to spine and upper board. Slight shelf wear to spine tips and corners; near fine condition. Collection of 27 articles, by a variety of academics and archaeologists, covering varied topics such as The Corbridge Hoard, Housesteads Amphitheatre and Jewellery in Roman Scotland, with a bibliography of Lindsay Allason-Jones. From the library of eminent archaeologist Paul Bidwell OBE, with his ownership inscription to front free endpaper. Bidwell was responsible for the excavation of Vindolanda, and the reconstruction of Segedunum, on Hadrian’s Wall, and remains one of the most respected archaeologists of his generation. Heavyweight so a contribution towards increased postage costs will be requested for overseas delivery. £45.00