Published by London: J Bumpus, 1880
Seller: Owl Books, County Leitrim, Ireland
With Numerous Examples of the Churches Built From the Year 1844 to the Present Time. Collected and Arranged by Alfred Capes, Architect. With an Introductory Essay on the Principles of Architectural Beauty by the Rev. J.M. Capes M.A. vi, 24 pp, followed by Plates with text opposite. Frontispiece & 35 other plates. Extra full page illustration of St Martin -In-The-Field Church pasted onto front blank. Text and plates clean. Both hinges cracked internally so that there is some movement in binding. Edges of spine and boards rubbed. Maroon cloth boards with gilt lettering on front board and spine. Overall condition VG-.
Published by J Bumpus, 1880
Seller: Vintage Books of Dunedin, Dunedin, New Zealand
First Edition
First Edition. (1p ads) (frontis) vi 24p Plates 18-36 with associated letterpress facing (8p ads) Brown cloth binding, blind-stamped rules Gilt titles front, spine Light rubbing extremities 3/4 inch piece missing near bottom of spine Inside hinges beginning to crack Small water stain inside back hinge Light browning, foxing FEs Otherwise VG With 36 photolitho plates of exteriors and interiors of London churches and an essay by the Rev Capes on the principles of architectural beauty, a nice study Size: Folio - over 12" - 15" tall.