A fascinating introduction to the world of archaeology by Dr Liam de Paor, a distinguished Irish archaeologist and historian. This Pelican Original explores the evolution of archaeological study from its eccentric amateur beginnings to its present-day scientific status, covering modern techniques from air photography to Carbon 14 dating.

Physical Details:
• Format: Trade Paperback (Pelican Original)
• Edition: First Edition, First Published 1967
• Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd, Harmondsworth
• ISBN: N/A (pre-ISBN era)
• Binding: Glued binding, intact

Condition:
• Overall: Acceptable - showing significant wear consistent with age
• Cover: Heavy wear with substantial edge scuffing and corner bumping; white paint-like marks/chips visible at corners and edges; some surface scratching
• Pages: Clean and white internally with no yellowing observed; good paper quality
• Spine: Intact but showing wear; some creasing visible
• Markings: None observed internally

Special Notes: This is a true first edition from the prestigious Pelican imprint, part of Penguin's non-fiction series. Features illustrations integrated with text and drawings by Jane Mackay. A vintage piece of archaeological publishing history from the 1960s.

Ideal for collectors of vintage Penguin/Pelican books or those interested in the history of archaeological methodology. A readable copy with period character.

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