Index First Series Transactions Royal by Alexr Beazeley (1 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good Only. None (illustrator). First edition. A vanishingly scarce index referencing works issued in print by the Royal Institute of British Architects. The first edition of this vanishingly scarce reference.In the publisher's original wraps.An index presented to the members of the Royal Institute of British Architects, with references to works issued in print and held by the Institute such as those from The Surveyor and The Builder.Compiled by Alexander Beazeley, who became Librarian to the Institute after returning from Sweden as Resident Engineer for various railway lines. He was also one of the earliest and most constant contributors to the Oxford English Dictionary, having furnished over 30,000 words to that work.The work was presented to the members by Arthur Cates, the Vice-President. In the original wraps. Externally, generally smart. With edge wear and rubbing to the spine, resulting in losses of cover. Large closed tear to the front hinge, with risk of front cover coming away. With a couple chips to the wrap, as well as marks and slight fading. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with light spotting to the endpapers. Good Only. book.