1896 London Churches of the XVIIth and XVIIIth Centuries G H Birch

Description: Click here to see our other books! London Churches of the XVIIth and XVIIIth Centuries A Selection of the Most Remarkable Ecclesiastical Buildings Inigo Jones; Sir Christopher Wren et al 1896 B T Batsford : London 18.5" by 14" cviii, 165pp SUMMARY A superior copy of this extensive illustrative guide to the churches of London, with accompanying text explaining the designs of many famous architects. First Edition,Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed This book weighs 7 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 4.49 US Postage: £ 52.99 EU Postage: £ 30.99 European Postage: £ 55.99 Asia Postage: £ 89.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 189.99 DESCRIPTION The first edition of this work. With the errata bound in. With sixty-four plates, collated complete. This work is an extensive illustrative history of churches that were built within the ancient city walls. There are several bright full-page photographs of the iconic architecture of St Paul's Cathetral, St Mary-Le-Bow and many more. In addition to the sixty-four plates there are many in-text diagrams and architectural plans from the likes of Inigo Jones, Nicholas Hawksmoor, James Gibbs and Sir Christopher Wren. An attractive work, in a smart half morocco binding. CONDITION In a half morocco binding with cloth covered boards. Externally, smart with patches of light rubbing to the joints and to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright. Occasional scattered spots to pages, mostly to the first and last few pages. Otherwise, the plates remain relatively bright and clean. Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed 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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