Archaeology in the Levant: Essays for Kathleen Kenyon

Moorey, Roger and Peter Parr (Eds.). Archaeology in the Levant: Essays for Kathleen Kenyon. Warminster, England: Aris & Phillips Ltd.,, 1978. First edition. Large quarto. XIV, [2], 296pp. Original photo-illustrated dust-jacket over red cloth with gold lettering on spine. Frontispiece. In this collection of 28 essays, Kathleen Kenyon’s colleagues and students pay their tribute to one of the leading archaeologists of the 20th century. The essays are arranged chronologically: two on the Neolithic, four on the Chaleolithic-Early Bronze, three on the Middle Bronze, one for the Late Bronze, ten for the Iron Age, five for the Roman period, and three on the Islamic period. Some provide significant new data or insights, others lead to important historical implications. This This Festchrift is profusely illustrated with numerous b/w illustrations and photographic reproductions. Moderate rubbing and slight creasing along edges of dust-jacket. Lower edges of binding slightly discolored. Previous owner’s inscription on front free endpaper. Dust-jacket, binding and interior in overall good+ condition. g. Hardcover. (34616) $85