Abbott Dean Eric Betjeman John (7 results)

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Orders shipped daily from the UK. Professional seller.

hardcover. Profusely illustrated. 264pp. Folio, leather-backed cloth, chipped d.w. PA: The Annenberg School Press, 1972. Very good.

Hardcover. Condition: As New.

Hardback. Dean Eric Abbott, John Betjeman, Kenneth Clark, John Pope Hennessy, A.L. Rowse, George Zarnecki, The Annenberg School Press with the co-operation of Weidenfeld and Nicolson. Author: Dean Eric Abbott, John Betjeman, Kenneth Clark, John Pope Hennessy, A.L. Rowse, George ZarneckiBinding: HardbackPublished: The Annenberg School Press with the co-operation of Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1972Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis authoritative volume, Westminster Abbey, presents a comprehensive historical and architectural survey of one of England's most iconic structures. Distinguished scholars collectively chronicle centuries of royal history, religious significance, and artistic achievement encapsulated within its hallowed walls. The text illustrates the Abbey's evolution, detailing its construction, the lives of those interred there, and its enduring role in British national identity. It uncovers intricate architectural details and the rich tapestry of art and artifacts housed within, offering readers a profound appreciation for this monumental landmark. Hardback.

Hardcover. Condition: VG++/VG++/VG++. y First Edition. HARDBACK "COLLECTIBLE COPY WITH ATTRIBUTION," SHIPPED FROM THE UK* Edition: 1st. Thus. * Impression: 1st.* Date of Publication: 1972* Publisher: Annenberg School Press in assn. with Weidenfeld & Nicholson.* Binding and cover condition: Quarter bound blue cloth with red leatherette spine. Elephant Folio, Gilt title to spine and design to front board. Top edge very slightly sunned. No bumps or rubs, no visible faults. VG++* Jacket condition: Majestic colour reproduction to front of dust wrapper & colour photo to rear. NOT PRICE CLIPPED, showing shelf price of £10.00. Minimal shelf wear to top & bottom edge and to head & tail of spine. A few chips and one small tear (5mm.) to top back edge and one small scratch to back cover. There is a slight fade line 65mm from the top front edge where the volume has stood on the shelf next to a shorter item VG++* Contents condition: PRIVATE COPY NOT EX-LIBRARY. Has ?With Compliments? card from ?Walter H. Annenberg, United States Ambassador to Great Britain 1969~1974? attached with its envelope to the front flap. Clean, crisp and tight with no reading wear, no marks to text, very slight darkening to page margins. VG++* Illustrations: Colour & b/w photos, plates & line drawn plans.* Pages: 258 pp. text. vii pp. Chronology, Authors details, Index & Acknowledgements at rear.* Contents: Dedication by Ambassador Annenberg; Foreword by Dean Eric Abbott; Prologue by John Betjeman; The Abbey in the History of The Nation by A.L.Rowse; The Art & Architecture by George Zarnecki; The Tombs & Monuments by John Pope-Hennessy; Epilogue by Kenneth Clarke.* A NEAR FINE copy with NO MAJOR FAULTS. Some fading and ageing reduce it to VG++* Heavy Item.* 1972-11-23. n.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Annenberg School Press / Weidenfeld & Nicholson, 1972. Hardcover, 264 pp. 1st edition. Large format. Illustrated in color and black & white. The history, architecture and decoration of Westminster Abbey. Very good condition. Dust jacket has a short closed tear on front panel and an underside tape repair on rear panel near head of spine. Signed and inscribed by publisher Walter Annenberg. See photos. **Heavy or oversize Item. An extra shipping charge may apply.**. Signed by Author(s).

Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Not Stated (illustrator). First edition. A bright first edition of this substantial survey of the Westminster Abbey, offering essays from John Betjeman, John Pope-Hennessy and others. First edition.With the original unclipped dust wrapper.A copiously illustrated celebration of the Westminster Abbey, produced and published under the assistance of Walter Annenberg and the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania.Comprising the writings of Dean Eric Abbott (foreword), John Betjeman (prologue), John Pope-Hennessy ('The Tombs and Monuments'), A. L. Rowse ('The Abbey in the history of the Nation'), George Zarnecki ('The Art and Architecture') and Kenneth Clark (epilogue).With in-text and full-page photographs and illustrations throughout, many of which are in colour. In the original cloth binding. With the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, excellent, with minor marks to the red cloth. Dust wrapper is very smart, with mild edge wear. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Near Fine. book.