Essays on Gothic Architecture ... Illustrated by Twelve Plates of Ornaments, &c. Selected from Ancient Buildings ; calculated to Exhibit the various styles of different periods. To which is added, A list of the Cathedrals of England, with their dimensions
by Warton, T. et al
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- Hardcover
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- G- (Heavy wear to edges and spine and corners, regular pages are clean, but plate pages have some foxing.)
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London: J. Taylor, 1808. The Third Edition. Hardcover. G- (Heavy wear to edges and spine and corners, regular pages are clean, but plate pages have some foxing.). Three-quarters marbled boards with dark green leather spine and corners, gilt letters and decorations on spine, 176 pp. + 12 BW plates (one, a fold-out). A gathering of a variety of essays and elements regarding gothic architecture. The list of cathedrals and their dimensions contains handwritten additions, and it's unclear where these notes came from, if not from the authors or the previous owner.
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- Mullen Books, Inc. ABAA / ILAB (US)
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- Title
- Essays on Gothic Architecture ... Illustrated by Twelve Plates of Ornaments, &c. Selected from Ancient Buildings ; calculated to Exhibit the various styles of different periods. To which is added, A list of the Cathedrals of England, with their dimensions
- Author
- Warton, T. et al
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - G- (Heavy wear to edges and spine and corners, regular pages are clean, but plate pages have some foxing.)
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- The Third Edition
- Publisher
- J. Taylor
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1808
- Keywords
- European Architecture ; Gothic Architecture ; ;
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