An Inquiry into the Difference of Style Observable in Ancient Glass Paintings

Charles Winston

Published by James Parker and Co., Oxford, 1867

About this Item

A wonderfully illustrated second edition of Charles Winston's study of ancient glass painting, bound in full morocco by Zaehnsdorf. Bound by Zaehnsdorf in full morocco. Complete in two volumes. The second edition. First published in 1865. Written and illustrated by noted English historian of stained glass, Charles Winston. Aside from his job as a lawyer, Winston became widely known as an expert in stained glass, and acted as a consultant for stained glass windows in various religious buildings, including St. Paul's Cathedral, Norwich Cathedral and Temple Church in London. This historical work explores the different styles of stained glass paintings, also providing hints on glass painting and how to gain employment of this manner. Profusely illustrated throughout, with Volume II containing seventy-five plates and a frontispiece, many of which have been coloured-in. Collated, complete.With the morocco bookplate of W.A. Foyle of Beeleigh Abbey to the front pastedown. William Foyle founded Foyles bookshop in 1903 alongside his brother. He purchased Beeleigh Abbey during the Second World War, an impressive twelfth century monastery in Essex. Beeleigh housed his library, one of the largest private libraries in England.Bookseller label of Henry Walker. Bound by Zaehnsdorf in full morocco. Externally, very smart, with slight rubbing to the extremities and the odd mark to leather. Spine is a little faded, with light marks. Bookplate and bookseller label to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound with bright, clean pages. Very Good Indeed.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Inquiry into the Difference of Style Observable in Ancient Glass Paintings
• Publisher: James Parker and Co., Oxford
• Publication Date: 1867
• Binding: Leather
• Illustrator: Charles Winston; Philip H. Delamotte
• Condition: Very Good Indeed
• Book Type: book
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