1849 1st edition of this very attractive study of the open timber roof of the Middle Ages. "Illustrated by Perspective and Working Drawings of Some of the Best Varieties of Church Roofs; with Descriptive Letter-Press". VG+ in its decorative blindstamped panels. Bright gilt-design and lettering to the front panel and spine as well. Light fraying along the spine crown, otherwise very clean. Beautiful steel-engravings thruout (and with their original tissue-guards). Tall quarto, striking hand-colored frontispiece. Careful, meticulous former owner margin notes in pencil to the text and tasteful bookplate (Charles Grant Ellis) at the front pastedown. Seller Inventory # 7267

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Title: The Open Timber Roofs of the Middle Ages

Publisher: David Bogue, London

Publication Date: 1849

Binding: Decorative Cloth

Condition: Collectible; Very Good

Edition: 1st.

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