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Bidwell, P [Paul] T & Holbrook, N.
Hadrian's Wall Bridges. [Author’s own copy]
Publisher: Historic Buildings & Monuments Commission, London;
Date of Publication: 1989
Stock Code: 11157
Co-author and eminent archaeologist Paul Bidwell’s own well-used and loved copy with his name inscribed to verso of front cover and the title page. Softcover quarto, pp. ix, [1], 162. Frontispiece, illustrated throughout with various maps, plans, sketches and monochrome photographs, with three further fold-out maps and 2 double-sided colour plates. Publisher’s pale blue pictorial card wraps with black and red titles to spine and upper wrap. Surface rubbing and sunning to spine; a little rubbed to edges, very good condition. A detailed analysis of the excavations of the various Hadrian’s Wall bridges, with contributions from various academic archaeologists. 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. £65.00