Scrinium Classical Antiquity

CESARE, M. de, Le statue in immagine. Studi sulle raffigurazioni di statue nella pittura vascolare Greca. L'Erma di Bretschneider, Roma, 1997. 368p. ills.(B&W photographs). Original burgundy cloth with dust wrps. Light stamp on free endpaper. Spine silver titled. Nice copy. ‘Le sujet est vaste, et ses implications multiples. Ce livre, qui englobe la céramique attique, italique et siciliote, est un catalogue de 502 numéros - certains vases reprises deux fois, car présentant un interêt de deux points de vue, ou mourant deux statues; beaucoup sont reproduits. (…) Le texte est clair, regroupant à propos de chaque catégorie une suite de commentaires des représentations concernées. Les références sont nombreuses: M. De Cesare s’inscrit explicitement dans la suite de ses prédécesseurs, dont elle veut surtout regrouper et ordonner les propositions isolées. (…) Les analyses et les photos appuyées sur le catalogue, fournissent un cadre très utile, et des directions justes, pour réfléchir sur des aspects des mentalités antiques où les croyances et les images se recoupent et s’éclairent réciproquement, malgré les difficultés qu’éprouve pour les comprendre l’exégète moderne, qui n’a que les images. Il est vrai que, prudemment, l’A. n’utilise guère les textes, il faudra bien revenir à une confrontation de la tragédie et des figurations céramiques, maintenant que nous sommes persuadés que les secondes ne sont pas, et ne peuvent pas être, les reflets directs de cella-là.’ (CLAUDE ROLLEY in Revue Archéologique, 2002, pp.104-106). From the library of Prof. Carl Deroux. € 210.00 (Antiquarian)

CHADWICK, J., The Decipherment of Linear B. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 1958. 147p. Cloth wrps. Wrps little bit worn. Folding chart. 'In this attractive book Chadwick shows not only his scholarship and gift of clear exposition, but also a story-teller's flair for the dramatic moments of an exciting tale. His book is a pleasure to read; it is also, thanks to the Cambridge University Press, an ornament to the bookshelf, and even the elegant dus jacket, with notes and illustrations, was designed for a better fate than the waste-paper-basket.' (D.M. JONES in The Classical Review (New Series), 1959, p.225). € 15.00 (Antiquarian)

CHADWICK, J., Lineair B en verwante schriften. Fibula/Unieboek, Houten, 1990. 64p. ills. Wireless. Series: Fibula Schriftreeks. € 11.50 (Antiquarian)

CHADWICK, J., The Decipherment of Linear B. Penguin Books, Harmondsworth, 1961. X,160p. ills. With index and chart of Linear B signs. Pocketbook. Pages yellowed.From the library of the late Prof. W. Geoffrey Arnott. € 7.00 (Antiquarian)

CHADWICK, J., The Decipherment of Linear B. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 1970. Reprint 2nd ed.1967. X,164p. Folding chart. Original cloth wrps. Name and date on free endpaper. 'In this attractive book Chadwick shows not only his scholarship and gift of clear exposition, but also a story-teller's flair for the dramatic moments of an exciting tale. His book is a pleasure to read; it is also, thanks to the Cambridge University Press, an ornament to the bookshelf, and even the elegant dus jacket, with notes and illustrations, was designed for a better fate than the waste-paper-basket.' (D.M. JONES in The Classical Review (New Series), 1959, p.225). € 20.00 (Antiquarian)

CHAMALAUN, M. and H.T. WATERBOLK (eds.), Voltooid verleden tijd? Een hedendaagse kijk op de prehistorie. Backhuys, Amsterdam, 1980. 259p. ills. Paperback. Name and date on half title. € 9.00 (Antiquarian)

CHAMBERLIN, E.R., Preserving the Past. Dent, London, 1979. XVII,205p. ills. Bound wrps. € 19.50 (Antiquarian)

CHAMBERLIN, R., Loot! The Heritage of Plunder. With 120 illustrations, 10 in colour. Thames and Hudson, London, 1983. 248p. Cloth wrps. € 13.50 (Antiquarian)

CHAMBERS, R.L. and K.D. ROBINSON, Septimus. Latijns leesboek voor beginnelingen. Naar de Engelse editie bewerkt door A. Samsom. Geïllustreerd door C.J. McCall. Callenbach, Nijkerk, n.d. 3rd ed. 128p. ills. Original pictorial cloth bound. (Rare). 'The book follows a single running storyline about a British schoolboy, Septimus, who steps through a magic door and gets transported back in time to the reign of the cruel and unpredictable Emperor Nero. The prologue is written in English, but as soon as the boy enters the portal everything is narrated in Latin and the boy somehow speaks naturally with perfect Latin grammar. Septimus is an impatient and rather irreverent young boy, and he’s never above telling another character, festinā! (“hurry up!”). The story moves along quickly and is actually very well written, thanks to Chambers’ and Robinson’s vivid descriptions and playful dialogue. All of this made me want to read Septimus from cover to cover like a regular novel, which is much more than can be said for a lot of Latin textbooks, even today. (...) Mr McCall’s illustrations… are an innovation in this type of book, but the Authors believe that the artist has admirably performed his task; and his spirited interpretations will win him the gratitude of those who use this book. I’m very glad that the publishers chose to run with these illustrations. McCall’s drawings really make the story “pop” out at you. When you turn a page and see a new picture, you get a taste of what’s going to happen in the immediate future if you could just keep reading a little more. (...) It isn’t just the illustrations which make Septimus an entertaining read. This book likes to slip in references to famous Latin sayings, often jokingly. (...) Throughout the work, Chambers and Robinson have prided themselves on keeping the story flowing. In the mean time, you learn a lot of background facts about Roman history and famous works of Latin literature. But you don’t mind, because you’re too busy trying to work out what happens next. The authors have a strong commitment to telling a good story, and for that they should be commended.' (CARLA HURT on the English original in Ancient Language 15.04.2014). € 65.00 (Antiquarian)

CHAMOUX, F., La Civilisation Grecque. A l'époque archaique et classique. 229 héliogravures, 8 planches en couleurs, 34 cartes et plans. Arthaud, Paris, 1965. 476p. Cloth wrps. € 40.00 (Antiquarian)