An Attempt to Discriminate the Styles of Architecture in England, from the Conquest to the Reformation

Thomas Rickman

Published by Parker and Co., Oxford and London, 1881

About this Item

The seventh edition of this densely illustrated history of English architecture. Seventh edition of An Attempt to Discriminate the Styles of Architecture in England, from the Conquest to the Reformation with a sketch of the Grecian and Roman Orders.In the original publisher's cloth binding.By Thomas Rickman, an English architect and antiquary, who played an important role in the Gothic Revival.With considerable additions, chiefly historical, by John Henry Parker.Densely illustrated throughout the text and with thirty five plates of engravings, four of which are partially coloured. Collated, complete.With eight pages of advertisements to the rear.Prior owner's book plate to the first pastedown. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, fair. There is some bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. The spine is faded, as are the extremities of the boards. The rear joint is cracked, and there is some slight loss to the head and tail of the spine. The hinges are strained but firm. Prior owner's book plate to the first pastedown.Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean with the odd spot. Good.

Seller Inventory # 853W59

Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Attempt to Discriminate the Styles of Architecture in England, from the Conquest to the Reformation
• Publisher: Parker and Co., Oxford and London
• Publication Date: 1881
• Binding: Cloth
• Illustrator: Thomas Rickman
• Condition: Good
• Book Type: book
• Seller catalogs:
  • Art & Architecture