Equal Measure - for Kings and Commoners
Language: English
Published by Glenbow, Calgary, 1982
- First Edition
- Softcover
- Used
Seller: Wagon Tongue Books, Linden, AB, CanadaWagon Tongue Books
AbeBooks seller since November 4, 1999
Condition: Used - Near fine
£ 18.34
Quantity: 1 available
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The sub-title of this work is `Goldweights of the Akan'. Goldweights are miniature brass standards to be balanced (on a pan balance) by gold dust in a commercial transaction. They seem to have come into use in the Gold Coast region of West Africa about 1400. This work is a catalogue of the varieties and types of weights in the Glenbow collection. The weights come in many, many shapes but 4 types are common: Geometric, Animals, Human Figurals and Tools. The weights are grouped into a measurement system(s) that evolved with time, outside cultural influence, etc. They also have symbolic meanings. Cond : Paper wrapper (back) is bright yellow (as are end papers). Corners and edges are CRISP. No marks, tears, creases nor names. BRIGHT, tight and clean. Cover has colour photo of weights, pans, spoon and box. Lots of b/w photos (actual size) of weights, also weight system tables, 3 maps and casting (cire perdue) notes.69 pages. Two people in a business transaction might each have a set of weights, so bargaining began as to which set was valid. Over-heavy weights could have pieces broken off or be drilled out. Uniformity was not a GIVEN. Size: 4to.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- Equal Measure - for Kings and Commoners
- Author
- Nitecki, Andre
- Publisher
- Glenbow, Calgary
- Publication year
- 1982
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- John Dean (photography)
- Edition
- First Thus.
- Seller catalogs
- Africa
Wagon Tongue Books
Linden, AB, Canada
AbeBooks seller since November 4, 1999
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| Item | 18 to 35 business days | 24 to 32 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | £ 23.06 | £ 33.96 |
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I am a small home-based business so I may be difficult to reach by phone. I'm in the Mountain time zone. I've been passionate about books for approximately 30 years. Thank you for thinking Wagon Tongue.
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western canadiana, ephemera & rarities, horse and horse-related, cowboy stuff, indians and North American first peoples, things that catch my eye - including (non)books, mere bagatellesTerms of sale
We may accept International money orders or personal cheques; please allow 6 days for cheques to clear. Please make cheques payable to Wagon Tongue Books. I can handle your credit card transactions ONLY through the ABE.commerce program. PAYPAL is also a workable option. We under rate the condition of our books, build cardboard shipping sleeves for protected shipping and respond promptly to requests and queries. Shipping and handling on all books is at the expense of the purchaser, and is often in the $12.95 per item range. Book weight and volume purchases will alter these conditions. We will be happy to re-quote books in Canadian dollars for local buyers and to arrange local `hand-offs'of purchases, if you prefer.
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