The Lewis Chessmen unmasked
Caldwell, David H.2010
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The humorous and intricately designed Lewis Chessmen were discovered in 1831. This book looks at the mystery and intrigue surrounding the chessman, explores the stories surrounding their discovery and shows how the pieces reflect society at the time they were made.
Main title:
The Lewis Chessmen unmasked / David H. Caldwell, Mark A. Hall, Caroline M. Wilkinson.
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Imprint:
Edinburgh : NMS, 2010.
Collation:
78 pages : illustrations (some colour), maps, port. ; 25 cm.
Variant title:
Spine title: Lewis Chessmen
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:
9781905267460 (hbk)1905267460 (hbk)
Dewey class:
731.8'97941'094114731.89731.8731.897941731.897
Local class:
731.8
Language:
English
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BRN:
1640781
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