The Architectural Antiquities of Great Britain Represented and Illustrated in a Series of Views, Elevations, Plans, Sections and Details, of [Various] Ancient English Edifices: With historical and descriptive accounts of Each. [Including the rare Volume V: "Chronological History and Graphic Illustrations of Christian Architecture in England - Embracing "A Critical Inquiry into the Rise, Progress and Perfection of this Species of Architecture; Also Eighty-six Plates of Plans, Sections, Elevations and Views with Historical and Descriptive Accounts of each Edifice and Subject; an Alphabetical List of Architects of the Middle Ages and Chronological Lists of Ancient Churches, Sepulchral Monuments, Pulpits, Fonts, Stone Crosses, etc. - A Dictiona

Language: English

Published by London, Printed for Longman, Hurst, Rees and Orme; J.Taylor, Architectural Library and the Author 1807 - 1835, 1835

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First Edition. Five Volumes [complete set]. Quarto (24 cm x 30 cm). Complete with 278 plates. Original Hardcover (Volume I professionally rebound, Volumes 2, 3, 4 and 5, professionally repaired). All Volumes in protective Mylar. Very good condition with only minor signs of wear. Only very few plates with faded dampstain to outer margins. An extraordinary set of architectural scenery in high-quality engravings. Includes besides illustrations of Churches and Cathedrals also detailed engravings of Castles and Castle-Gardens, amazing illustrations of Eton College, as well as several 19th century Engravings of the final resting place of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II in St.George's Chapel in Windsor Castle from all directions, Roslyn Chapel, etc. etc.

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The Architectural Antiquities of Great Britain Represented and Illustrated in a Series of Views, Elevations, Plans, Sections and Details, of [Various] Ancient English Edifices: With historical and descriptive accounts of Each. [Including the rare Volume V: "Chronological History and Graphic Illustrations of Christian Architecture in England - Embracing "A Critical Inquiry into the Rise, Progress and Perfection of this Species of Architecture; Also Eighty-six Plates of Plans, Sections, Elevations and Views with Historical and Descriptive Accounts of each Edifice and Subject; an Alphabetical List of Architects of the Middle Ages and Chronological Lists of Ancient Churches, Sepulchral Monuments, Pulpits, Fonts, Stone Crosses, etc. - A Dictiona
Author
Britton, John.
Publisher
London, Printed for Longman, Hurst, Rees and Orme; J.Taylor, Architectural Library and the Author 1807 - 1835
Publication year
1835
Condition
Wie neu
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
Edition
1st Edition
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