The Cathedrals of the United Kingdom: Their History, Architecture, Monuments and Traditions, with Short Notes of the Chief Objects of Interest in Each Cathedral City, and a Popular Introduction to Church Architecture.

WALCOTT, Mackenzie Edward Charles (E.C.).

Published by Edward Stanford, London, 1860

About this Item

Original blue cloth gilt titled to front and spine, ornately blind decorated to boards 11 x 17cm. xvi + 367 + 1 (publisher's advertisement). Covers very good slightly faded to spine and worn to ends. Binding secure. Interiors near fine with some spotting. Previous owner's name to ffep. Affixed to the back paste down is a long article from The Times dated 28 Dec 1868 ("Dimensions of large churches"). This second edition expands significantly on the first, adding a general introduction with glossary, and descriptions for the Cathedrals of Ireland, Scotland and the Isle of Man. Walcott (1821-80) was a clergyman and antiquarian who wrote several guide books, and contributed to "Notes and Queries".

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Cathedrals of the United Kingdom: Their History, Architecture, Monuments and Traditions, with Short Notes of the Chief Objects of Interest in Each Cathedral City, and a Popular Introduction to Church Architecture.
• Publisher: Edward Stanford, London
• Publication Date: 1860
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Very Good