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Mattingly, David J.
Tripolitania.
Publisher: The University of Michigan Press, Ann Arbor;
Date of Publication: 1994
Stock Code: 11044
FIRST EDITION. Small quarto, pp. xix, [1], 265. Twelve double-sided monochrome photographic plates with numerous further maps, plans and sketches in text. Publisher’s burgundy cloth with gilt titles to spine in an unclipped pictorial jacket. Previous owner’s name written neatly to ffep (eminent archaeologist Paul Bidwell O.B.E); a touch of sunning to spine. Overall a very clean, neat copy; Fine book in Near Fine jacket. In depth analysis of Lepcis Magna, one of the greatest cities of North Africa and birthplace of Septimus Severus, from an archaeological and historical perspective. This copy is from the library of eminent archaeologist Paul Bidwell O.B.E. Bidwell was responsible for the excavation of Vindolanda, and the reconstruction of Segedunum on Hadrian’s Wall. He remains one of the most respected archaeologists of his generation. Heavyweight so a contribution towards increased postage costs will be requested for overseas delivery. £60.00