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Ancient Indian Artifacts Volume 1 Introduction to Collecting

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Purchased this book for my husband. My son has been collecting for years and has recently got him hooked! He loves this book and the detail!

This new book is an overview of collecting ancient artifacts that will help novice and seasoned collectors alike understand their avocation. The thousands of artifacts, ranging from "field grade" to "museum quality", are all authentic and portrayed well with the excellent photography.
Bennett begins with American prehistory and the timelines of archaeology then describes in detail the classes of artifacts encountered. Subsequent chapters define artifact grading and values, then how to build a collection. Reproductions are defined but as this book is only the first in a series of six, more details will come in future books. One of the best features in Volume 1 is the inclusion of Rowe's Glossary of Artifact Terms, a valuable resource for students of archaeology and hobbyists alike.
Ancient Indian Artifacts Volume 1 Introduction to Collecting is sure to become a classic reference for all collectors of prehistoric relics. This is a first-class publication with unequalled information and photography that should be a part of all collection libraries.

Libraries catering to either archaeologists or amateur Indian collectors and historians will relish Jim Bennett's collector's guide ANCIENT INDIAN ARTIFACTS VOLUME 1: INTRODUCTION TO COLLECTING. It provides a fine survey of Indian artifacts, including Rowe's glossary of artifact terms, and covers artifacts ranging from pottery to arrowheads, drills, weights and more. More than just a valuation guide, it offers plenty of historical background on how the Indian artifacts were used, where they can be located, how they are identified and arranged into a collection, and other topics key to artifact collecting.

I believe Mr. Bennett is take over for one of the late great authors of artifacts. The book is well done like his Authentication Book.
Looking forward to the next in the series!!