Archaeological Activities in Israel (1948-1955)

Jerusalem: Ministry of Education and Culture / Dept. of Antiquities, 1955. First edition. Softcover. g+. Quarto. 31, [1]pp (Text), XVIpp (Plates). Original printed wrappers, with publisher's logo on front cover and title page. Illustrated with 16 b/w photographic plates, this work is a fascinating survey of archaeological excavations in Israel between 1948 and 1955. Some of the discoveries featured in this booklet shed light on the beginnings of civilization in the Middle East in general, and Israel in particular. Moderate age-toning along edges of wrappers. Upper back corner creased, thus slightly affecting pages throughout. Wrappers in overall good to good+, interior in good+ to very good condition.