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Some account of domestic architecture in England.with numerous illustrations of existing remains from original drawings.
Published by John Henry [and James]Parker 1851-1853-1859., Oxford and London:, 1859
Hardcover. 3 vols. complete in 4 parts; 321 plates (wood engraved drawings and plans), 85 text-figures; 23 cm. [Vol. 1] from the Conquest to the end of the thirteenth century / by T. Hudson Turner, 1851. [12], xxxii, 287 p.; 104 pl., 2 fig. -- [vol. 2] from Edward I. to Richard II. with notices of foreign examples / by the editor of the Glossary of architecture, 1853. v, [10], 352 p.; 95 pl., 49 fig. -- [vol. 3] from Richard II. to Henry VIII. / by the editor of "The glossary of architecture." 1859. 2 parts: viii, [8], 200; [12], [201]-491 p.; 122 pl., 34 fig. `Chapter VII. Existing remains' p. [201]-400, arranged by counties, with brief sections on Wales, Scotland and Ireland. `Licenses to crenellate, from the Patent Rolls' p. [401]-22 (chronological, 1226-1483); General index, p. [425]-78, topographical index, p. [479]-91. -- `A similar work was undertaken and announced some years since by Mr. R. C. Hussey. The drawings and engravings prepared for his work have, therefore, with his consent, been incorporated in the present. Many of these are from the valuable original sketches of W. Twopeny, Esq.; others from those of Edward Blore' (v. 1, preface) -- `The object of the present work is also in part to do for the houses of our ancestors what the "Glossary" has done for their churches. there is no doubt the more the architectural history of the country is studied, the more it will become apparent not only that English Gothic was a style by itself, and most suitable for the require ments of this climate and this country in the Middle Ages; but also that with fair and proper development and adaptation it is still the most suited to meet the various requirements of the present time.' (v. 3, preface) Near fine set, orig. blue cloth. Gilt tops. Occas. light foxing.
