Sir Mortimer Wheeler: Still Digging - signed first printing by the archaeologist that invented the Wheeler–Kenyon method of archaeological excavation and founder of Institute of Archaeology at University College London

Language: English

Published by E.P. Dutton, New York, 1956

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E.P. Dutton, New York. 1956. 236 pages with index. First Edition stated, first printing of the American edition, with 1956 date on title page, and no later printings on the copyright page. Signed and dated, August, 1971, on the title page, by Sir Mortimer Wheeler. Book is about near fine. Bright, tight and clean, inside and out. Binding and hinges are strong and sound. Pages and endpapers are bright and clean. Previous owner's name on front endpaper. Red cloth shows minor shelf-rubbing along edges and tips. Original DJ with $4.00 price intact on flap. DJ is bright and attractive with minor light soiling on rear. A most attractive, uncommon signed copy of Mortimer's classic, recounting his archaeological exploits in England, Wales, India, and Pakistan, amongst other locales, helping explain why he was considered the greatest archaeologist of his day, his incredible and lasting contributions to the field of archeology, and why he was honored, and knighted, by King George VI, in 1954. Inventor of his namesake Wheeler–Kenyon method of archaeological excavation that is still used today. An uncommon signed title. VG++/VG++. …

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Title
Sir Mortimer Wheeler: Still Digging - signed first printing by the archaeologist that invented the Wheeler–Kenyon method of archaeological excavation and founder of Institute of Archaeology at University College London
Author
Wheeler, Mortimer
Publisher
E.P. Dutton, New York
Publication year
1956
Condition
Near Fine
Dust jacket
Near Fine
Signed
Signed by Author(s)
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
Edition
1st Edition
Printing
1st Printing
Item weight
1 kilogram
Dimensions
8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall
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History, India, Science

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