A Treatise on the Ecclesiastical Architecture of England, During the Middle Ages
by MILNER, John
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About This Item
London: J. Taylor, Architectural Library, 1811. First edition. Tall 8vo. Engraved frontispiece (plate 10) and 9 engraved plates at rear. [6], xix (i.e., xxiv), [1], 135, [1], [12, publisher's catalogue] pp. Uncut in publisher's grey-blue boards, printed spine label (with price "15s. Boards"); a beautifully preserved copy with just occasional marginal foxing. First edition of this early treatise on the origins of the Gothic style. Milner argues that Gothic, or pointed, architecture originated in England from the intersection of circular arches.PROVENANCE: Thomas Fitzherbert (armorial book-plate dated 1749)REFERENCE: BAL, Early Printed Books, no. 2148
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- Title
- A Treatise on the Ecclesiastical Architecture of England, During the Middle Ages
- Author
- MILNER, John
- Book Condition
- Used
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- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- J. Taylor, Architectural Library
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1811
- Keywords
- architecture
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