MIRE (Georges de), COSTE-MESSELIÈRE (Pierre de), CHARBONNEAU - Lot 239

MIRE (Georges de), COSTE-MESSELIÈRE (Pierre de), CHARBONNEAUX (Jean), Delphi Paris, Hachette, Arts du Monde series, [circa 1958–1965]. In-4, paperback, illustrated cover. A fine overview of the sanctuary at Delphi, one of the major spiritual and artistic centers of ancient Greece. Edited by Georges de Miré with contributions from Pierre de La Coste-Messelière and Jean Charbonneaux—all three renowned specialists in Greek archaeology—this volume presents the history, monuments, and major discoveries of the famous sanctuary of Apollo. Richly illustrated with black-and-white and color photographs, the book traces the site’s evolution from its origins to its pan-Hellenic influence. The Temple of Apollo, the Sacred Way, the theater, the stadium, and the treasures from Greek cities are clearly examined, while the masterpieces housed in the Delphi Museum are reproduced in high-quality illustrations. Published as part of the remarkable *Arts du Monde* collection, this volume contributed to the postwar revival of popular archaeology in France and remains an excellent introduction to one of the most famous sites of antiquity.