Rare 1982 Soviet Encyclopedia of the Chalcolithic (Copper Age) of the USSR

Rare 1982 Soviet Encyclopedia of the Chalcolithic (Copper Age) of the USSR

$90.00
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Rare 1982 Soviet Encyclopedia of the Chalcolithic (Copper Age) of the USSR
  • Rare 1982 Soviet Encyclopedia of the Chalcolithic (Copper Age) of the USSR
  • Rare 1982 Soviet Encyclopedia of the Chalcolithic (Copper Age) of the USSR
  • Rare 1982 Soviet Encyclopedia of the Chalcolithic (Copper Age) of the USSR
  • Rare 1982 Soviet Encyclopedia of the Chalcolithic (Copper Age) of the USSR
  • Rare 1982 Soviet Encyclopedia of the Chalcolithic (Copper Age) of the USSR
  • Rare 1982 Soviet Encyclopedia of the Chalcolithic (Copper Age) of the USSR
  • Rare 1982 Soviet Encyclopedia of the Chalcolithic (Copper Age) of the USSR
  • Rare 1982 Soviet Encyclopedia of the Chalcolithic (Copper Age) of the USSR
  • Rare 1982 Soviet Encyclopedia of the Chalcolithic (Copper Age) of the USSR
  • Rare 1982 Soviet Encyclopedia of the Chalcolithic (Copper Age) of the USSR
  • Rare 1982 Soviet Encyclopedia of the Chalcolithic (Copper Age) of the USSR
  • Rare 1982 Soviet Encyclopedia of the Chalcolithic (Copper Age) of the USSR
  • Rare 1982 Soviet Encyclopedia of the Chalcolithic (Copper Age) of the USSR
  • Rare 1982 Soviet Encyclopedia of the Chalcolithic (Copper Age) of the USSR
  • Rare 1982 Soviet Encyclopedia of the Chalcolithic (Copper Age) of the USSR
  • Rare 1982 Soviet Encyclopedia of the Chalcolithic (Copper Age) of the USSR
  • Rare 1982 Soviet Encyclopedia of the Chalcolithic (Copper Age) of the USSR
  • Rare 1982 Soviet Encyclopedia of the Chalcolithic (Copper Age) of the USSR
  • Rare 1982 Soviet Encyclopedia of the Chalcolithic (Copper Age) of the USSR
  • Rare 1982 Soviet Encyclopedia of the Chalcolithic (Copper Age) of the USSR
  • Rare 1982 Soviet Encyclopedia of the Chalcolithic (Copper Age) of the USSR
  • Rare 1982 Soviet Encyclopedia of the Chalcolithic (Copper Age) of the USSR
  • Rare 1982 Soviet Encyclopedia of the Chalcolithic (Copper Age) of the USSR
  • Rare 1982 Soviet Encyclopedia of the Chalcolithic (Copper Age) of the USSR
  • Rare 1982 Soviet Encyclopedia of the Chalcolithic (Copper Age) of the USSR
  • Rare 1982 Soviet Encyclopedia of the Chalcolithic (Copper Age) of the USSR
  • Rare 1982 Soviet Encyclopedia of the Chalcolithic (Copper Age) of the USSR
  • Rare 1982 Soviet Encyclopedia of the Chalcolithic (Copper Age) of the USSR
  • Rare 1982 Soviet Encyclopedia of the Chalcolithic (Copper Age) of the USSR
  • Rare 1982 Soviet Encyclopedia of the Chalcolithic (Copper Age) of the USSR
  • Rare 1982 Soviet Encyclopedia of the Chalcolithic (Copper Age) of the USSR
  • Rare 1982 Soviet Encyclopedia of the Chalcolithic (Copper Age) of the USSR
  • Rare 1982 Soviet Encyclopedia of the Chalcolithic (Copper Age) of the USSR
  • Rare 1982 Soviet Encyclopedia of the Chalcolithic (Copper Age) of the USSR
  • Rare 1982 Soviet Encyclopedia of the Chalcolithic (Copper Age) of the USSR
  • Rare 1982 Soviet Encyclopedia of the Chalcolithic (Copper Age) of the USSR
  • Rare 1982 Soviet Encyclopedia of the Chalcolithic (Copper Age) of the USSR
  • Rare 1982 Soviet Encyclopedia of the Chalcolithic (Copper Age) of the USSR
  • Rare 1982 Soviet Encyclopedia of the Chalcolithic (Copper Age) of the USSR
  • Rare 1982 Soviet Encyclopedia of the Chalcolithic (Copper Age) of the USSR
Rare 1982 Soviet Encyclopedia of the Chalcolithic (Copper Age) of the USSR

Rare 1982 Soviet Encyclopedia of the Chalcolithic (Copper Age) of the USSR

$90.00
$90.00

An original 1982 academic reference volume titled "Энеолит СССР" (Eneolit SSSR / The Chalcolithic of the USSR), published in Moscow by Nauka Publishing House for the Institute of Archaeology of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR.

Edited by renowned archaeologists V. M. Masson and N. Ya. Merpert, this substantial large-format volume is part of the landmark "Archaeology of the USSR" series. It presents a comprehensive study of the Eneolithic (Copper Age/Chalcolithic) cultures that flourished across the Soviet Union between the 6th and 4th millennia BCE.

Covering Central Asia, the Caucasus, Ukraine, Moldova, and the Eurasian steppes, the book remains an important scholarly resource for archaeologists, historians, anthropologists, and collectors of Soviet academic publications.

Contents Include

  • Early farming communities of Central Asia
  • Archaeological sites including Anau, Namazga-Depe, and Monjukli-Depe
  • The Eneolithic cultures of the Caucasus
  • The Tripolye (Cucuteni–Trypillia) culture of Ukraine and Moldova
  • Early copper metallurgy and technological development
  • Stone tools, ceramics, ornaments, and figurines
  • Settlement archaeology and prehistoric architecture
  • Social organization, economy, and cultural development
  • Hundreds of archaeological drawings, artifact plates, maps, and illustrations

Book Details

  • Title: Энеолит СССР (Eneolit SSSR)
  • Series: Archaeology of the USSR
  • Editors: V. M. Masson, N. Ya. Merpert
  • Publisher: Nauka, Moscow
  • Institution: Institute of Archaeology, Academy of Sciences of the USSR
  • Publication Year: 1982
  • Language: Russian
  • Format: Large-format hardcover
  • Binding: Original publisher's faux-leather hardcover with embossed decoration
  • Print Run: 31,500 copies
  • Country of Manufacture: USSR (Soviet Union)

Condition

Excellent vintage condition.

The original publisher's hardcover remains structurally strong with crisp gilt lettering and light shelf wear consistent with age. The binding is tight and secure. Interior pages are clean, bright, and fully legible. This copy contains a vintage library stamp and an old catalog number on the title page, documenting its institutional provenance. Please review all photographs carefully for the exact condition.

An outstanding reference work on Eurasian prehistory and a desirable addition to collections of archaeology, anthropology, Copper Age studies, Tripolye culture, Caucasian history, and Soviet academic literature.

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