Royal commission on Historical Monuments (England) An Inventory of Historical Monuments in London

This 5 volumes set celebrates London's historical monuments, it includes illustrations, folding plates and maps. First edition. This 5 volume set is a comprehensive inventory of historical monuments in London. Published between 1924 to 1930 these volumes explore the complexity of London's heritage. Each volume covers a specific area or theme. These are Westminster Abbey, West London, Roman City, The City and East London. The aim of these volumes was to document buildings and monuments of archaeological significance. The government advisory body The Royal Commission laid the foundations for work that is now conducted by the English Heritage. Each volume is accompanied by plates and maps which celebrate London's history. Each plate is accompanied by a detailed description of why these monuments are significant within London's history. Each volume includes a completed set of plates which range from folding maps to historical landscapes and buildings.Illustrated diagrams in vignettes form also accompany the text. These diagrams explain the significant of architectural features documented within the plates. Each volume includes a complete folding map which are in original, undamaged map pockets. Errata added to page 58 in volume one. Bound in the original publisher's binding. Externally very smart. Rubbing to the head of the spine resulting in loss. Internally firmly bound. Ex Libris bookplate to front pastedown. Pages bright and clean with the odd spot. All folding plates and maps clean and in excellent condition. The occasional pencil annotation. Very Good.…