1843 The Principles of Gothic Ecclesiastical Architecture Illus

Description: Click here to see our other books! The Principles of Gothic Ecclesiastical Architecture Matthew Holbeche Bloxam 1843 Tilt and Bogue : London 7" by 4.5" xii, 228, 16pp SUMMARY A wonderful little work on Gothic architecture, set out in question and answer format, richly illustrated with two hundred woodcuts. Illustrated,Publishers' Original Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 15.99 EU Postage: £ 13.99 European Postage: £ 14.99 Asia Postage: £ 18.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99 DESCRIPTION This was a popular work, first published in 1829; it ran a number of editions, and was translated into German.Gothic architecture was popular in Europe between the late twelfth century and the sixteenth century, and it was followed by Renaissance architecture. It is characterised by pointed arches and flying buttresses, and is seen in particular in churches, cathedrals and abbeys. The movement was revived again in the nineteenth century.Written by Matthew Holbeche Bloxam (1805-1888), a British antiquary, author and archaeologist.Illustrated with two hundred woodcuts by Thomas Orlando Sheldon Jewitt.Bound with sixteen pages of publisher's advertisements to the rear. CONDITION In the publisher's original full cloth binding. Externally generally smart, a little bumped to the head and tail of the spine resulting in some loss to the cloth. Ownership bookplate to the front pastedown; inscriptions to the front endpaper. Internally generally firmly bound, pages are bright and clean. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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