Cr.8vo, (178x111mm), 79p. illustrated with wood-engravings from drawings by the author, a small hole (without textual loss) in the title and some pencilled sketches of architectural arches in the text. Original printed boards, backstrip worn and with some loss of spine covering paper, and the edges of the covers also with some minor loss of paper. Early owner's signature: Johannes Henrico; Pater filio at the head of the title, modern bookplate. Printed in Leicester by T.Combe and Sons, of Gallowtree-gate. The first edition of Bloxam's first book; this slim book in dialogue form was expanded and added to, and changed to a narrative form until an eleventh edition of 1882 by which time some 17,000 copies had been sold. On an utterly unrelated topic it is interesting to note that given his reputation of being scrupulous in his search for truth and demystifying popular legends, it is surprising that he perpetuated the myth that the game of rugby union football originated with William Webb Ellis handling the ball during a Rugby School match in 1823, yet by 1880 Bloxam was successfully embellishing the story with authentic detail. Please note that the advised postage is based on an average book, if possible the postage will be reduced to the correct amount and you will be notified by email.

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Title: THE PRINCIPLES OF GOTHIC ARCHITECTURE elucidated by question and answer.
Publisher: London: Whittaker Treacher and Co
Publication Date: 1829
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition

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We are located some 20 minutes drive from the M6, Junction 38 and therefore only a 20 mile detour from the main England-Scotland route. Appleby is a town well worth a visit, the coffee pot is always on though refreshment with �a little more authority' can be had if the Crown & Cushion in the town's market square is open! Our Bookroom is open by appointment. We will be happy to send pdf copies of our catalogue by email.

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Barry McKay
Kingstone House, Battlebarrow, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria CA16 6XT, England.
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