London Churches of the XVIIth and XVIIIth Centuries A Selection of the Most Remarkable Ecclesiastical Buildings

A superior copy of this extensive illustrative guide to the churches of London, with accompanying text explaining the designs of many famous architects. The first edition of this work. With the errata bound in. With sixty-four plates, collated complete. This work is an extensive illustrative history of churches that were built within the ancient city walls. There are several bright full-page photographs of the iconic architecture of St Paul's Cathetral, St Mary-Le-Bow and many more. In addition to the sixty-four plates there are many in-text diagrams and architectural plans from the likes of Inigo Jones, Nicholas Hawksmoor, James Gibbs and Sir Christopher Wren. An attractive work, in a smart half morocco binding. In a half morocco binding with cloth covered boards. Externally, smart with patches of light rubbing to the joints and to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright. Occasional scattered spots to pages, mostly to the first and last few pages. Otherwise, the plates remain relatively bright and clean. Very Good Indeed.