Antiquities : trade or betrayed : legal, ethical, and conservation issues /

Antiquities : trade or betrayed : legal, ethical, and conservation issues / edited by Kathryn Walker Tubb. - London : Archetype Publications, in conjunction with UKIC Archaeology Section, 1995. - xxi, 263 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 23 cm.

Based on papers presented at a conference entitled "Conservation and the Antiquities Trade."

Includes bibliographical references.

Legal issues -- Case histories -- The situation in the UK -- The way ahead.

"This book aims to present the arguments concerning the trade in antiquities from all sides, airing the conflicts which exist between archaeologists, conservators, dealers and collectors. It also provides information on many of the legal aspects involved."--Back cover.

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Antiquities--Collection and preservation--Law and legislation--Congresses.
Antiquities--Collection and preservation--Moral and ethical aspects--Congresses.
Cultural property--Protection--Law and legislation--Congresses.
Cultural property--Protection--Moral and ethical aspects--Congresses.

N8750 / .A54 1995