A Manual of Greek Archaeology | Manuel d'Archéologie Grecque (The Fine Art Library Series - John C. L. Spakes)

Collignon, Maxime [Léon-Maxime Collignon (8 November 1849 in Verdun - 15 October 1917 in Paris) was a French archaeologist who specialised in ancient Greek art and architecture]. Translated by John Henry Wright (February 4, 1852 - November 25, 1908) John C. L. Spakes.

Published by Published by Cassell & Company Ltd., Ludgate Hill, London First UK Edition . 1886., 1886

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First English language edition hard back binding in publisher's original symmetrically decorated pine green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back and front, charcoal black end papers, blind embossing to the rear board. 12mo. 7½'' x 5¼''. The period of Pheidias's greatest works is that which coincides with the administration of Pericles, when the sculptor was surrounded by a group of artists working under his direction - Aleamenes, Agoracritus, Cresilas, Colotes, Paeonius. Contains (xii), 384 pp + 16 pp publisher's catalogue dated March 1886 with 141 text figures. Dusty top edge, else in Very Good bright condition. A lovely copy of an archaeological treatise from a time when 'archaeology' meant 'art criticism.' Member of the P.B.F.A. GREECE (Ancient Greek).

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Manual of Greek Archaeology | Manuel d'Archéologie Grecque (The Fine Art Library Series - John C. L. Spakes)
• Publisher: Published by Cassell & Company Ltd., Ludgate Hill, London First UK Edition . 1886.
• Publication Date: 1886
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good