John henry merryman editor (5 resultados)

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. First Edition. cloth, hardcover in dust jacket., very small crease to edge of a few pages, minor impact. no other flaws or wear. clean. no markings. no other bumps, tears, creases. tight binding.; english text.; x-267pp., some b/w illustrations. introduction and nine essays by various contributors. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.…

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. Viii, 467 Pp. Red Cloth. First Printing. Near Fine Book. Dj Worn, Torn, Small Losses, Water Damage To Lower Part Of Front Panel Of Dj But No Trace Of Water On Book Itself.

Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 2006. X, 267 pp. Fine copy. Hardcover with dustjacket, Spine dustj. slightly sunned. The issue of returning art and cultural property removed from explored or conquered lands by Americans and Europeans is an unresolved problem. This book is about the return, or not, of works of art and antiquity taken during the Age of Imperialism and now held in museums and private collections. Arguments put forth by the states seeking return or restitution for lost art treasures and meaningful cultural icons are pitted against conservator interests who maintain that these art treasures and cultural artefacts belong to all humanity and should be preserved in museums. In this volume, scholars and authorities on art, cultural property law and museum collections offer contrasting views on topics such as the Elgin Marbles, the return of the Nefertiti Bust and the problems and progress of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). Law.…

Paperback. Condición: Brand New. 1st edition. 277 pages. 8.75x5.75x0.50 inches. In Stock.

1st Ed. x + 267pp. + [iii]. Several figures. Very good in d/w. ISBN 9780521859295 US$37.