The Architecture of the Renaissance in France; a history of the evolution of the arts of building, decoration and garden design under classical influence from 1495 to 1830 [2 volumes].

Ward, W.H.

Published by B T Batsford, London, 1926

About this Item

Original purple cloth, gilt titling to the front boards and the spines, top edges gilt. Badly bumped to front lower corner of volume 1. Rubbed to edges. Overal covers in good condition. Contents in very good condition. 2 volumes complete, Volume I: monochrome frontispiece, 259 monochrome illustrations, xxvi+266pp. No ownership inscriptions. Volume II: monochrome frontispiece & numerous additional illustrations vi, 267 to 533 pages 214 illustrations. 528pp. Contents in very good conditionThe first comprehensive survey of classical inspired architecture in France, by the Birmingham architect W.H. Ward who was responsible for a number of public buildings in his home city during the late nineteenth century, including the Great Western Arcade and the Birmingham Union Infirmary. Size: Narrow 4to. Seller Inventory # 136007

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Architecture of the Renaissance in ...

Publisher: B T Batsford, London

Publication Date: 1926

Binding: Hard Cover

Illustrator: 473 Illustrations / Photographs

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: No DJ

Edition: Second Edition Revised & Enlarged.