Near Eastern Mythology: Mesopotamia, Syria, Palestine
John Gray
📚 Genre
Non-Fiction - Mythology and Ancient History
🏢 Publisher
Paul Hamlyn
📅 Publication Year
1969
🔢 ISBN
0600035518
About This Book
An exploration of the mythologies and religions of the ancient Near East, covering Mesopotamia, Syria, and Palestine, complete with numerous photographic illustrations of artifacts and ancient sites. The cover features a prominent photograph of an ancient Mesopotamian sculptural head in profile against a grey background.
Book Details
Language
English
Pages
141
Edition
First Edition Hardcover
Series
Part of the Hamlyn Mythology series
Target Audience
General Audience and Academic Students of Ancient History
Collector Information
Condition
Good, showing minor edge wear and slight fading along the top spine edge of the dust jacket.
Estimated Value
$15-$30
Rarity
Common, frequently found in secondhand bookshops and online marketplaces as part of vintage Hamlyn publishing runs.
Historical Significance
Serves as a classic mid-20th-century introduction and visual survey of ancient Near Eastern religions for the general reader, bridging academic research with accessible popular publishing.
Collector Notes
Check for integrity of the dust jacket, as these illustrated paper covers are prone to edge chipping and sun fading on the spine. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve the photographic plates and paper quality.
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Notable Features
Richly illustrated with color and black-and-white plates of ancient artifacts and archaeological sites.