Examples of Gothic architecture : selected from various ancient edifices in England: consisting of plans, elevations, sections, and parts at large . accompanied by historical and descriptive accounts [two volumes]

Pugin, Augustus (1762-1832) ; Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore (1812-1852) ; Willson, E. J. (Edward James) (1787-1854) ; Walker, Thomas Larkins

Published by London : Henry G. Bohn, 1850

About this Item

Good copies both in contemporary green buckram boards with paper spine labels, now substantially lacking. Boards show minor dust-dulling and edgewear. All joints show some tight tears. Both volumes' rear hinges cracked, with mull holding secure. Modern bookplate to front free endpapers; some scuffs and tears to volume 3 front endpapers as from deaccessioning. Preliminary and final leaves lightly foxed; the interiors remain bright and clean for the most part, with some isolated foxing, and folded matter remaining crisp. A well-preserved set overall. Physical description; 2 volumes : frontispieces, illustrations, 214 plates (some folded, some colour, some double, including plans) ; 31 cm. Notes; Volumes 1 and 3 of 3. Volume 1 has added engraved title page. Text of volume 3 by Thomas Larkins Walker. Subjects; Architecture, Gothic England. Church architecture England. Architecture, Medieval England. Cathedrals England. England Buildings, structures, etc. Pattern books. 3 Kg.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Examples of Gothic architecture : selected from various ancient edifices in England: consisting of plans, elevations, sections, and parts at large . accompanied by historical and descriptive accounts [two volumes]
• Publisher: London : Henry G. Bohn
• Publication Date: 1850
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: Early Edition.
• Weight: 3 kilograms