A Glossary of Terms Used in Grecian, Roman, Italian, and Gothic Architecture

Oxford: John Henry Parker; David Bogue, 1850. Leather. Very Good. 9" by 6". Not Stated. The fifth edition of John Henry Parker's fascinating and educational discussion on architecture, illustrated throughout. The fifth edition.Complete in three volumes.Volume I illustrated with a frontispiece, and in-text engravings throughout. Volume II illustrated with a frontispiece, and one-hundred and thirty-six plates. Volume II illustrated with twelve colour plates, and one-hundred and sixteen plates.Collated, complete. A fascinating study on architecture, looking in detail into Grecian, Roman, Italian, and Gothic architecture.This work was written and published during the period Gothic Revival in England, and had a considerable influence in extending the revival further. The work also provided inspiration for young architects.Written by John Henry Parker, an English archaeologist.Bookplate of Joannes Byrnand Trappes-Lomax to the front paste downs, with a coat of arms bookplate of his family to the front paste downs. Bookplate of Charles J. B. Trappes to the rear paste downs. In a quarter morocco binding with cloth to the boards. Externally, smart. Light bumping to the extremities. Minor marks to the boards. Light rubbing to the leather. Spots to the fore edges. Bookplates to the front paste downs and to the rear paste downs. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with scattered spots. Very Good