Description: Click here to see our other books! An Introduction to the Study of Gothic Architecture John Henry Parker 1893 James Parker and Co. : London 7" by 5" xxiii, 331, 8pp SUMMARY A lovely tenth edition of this handy guide to Gothic architecture by John Henry Parker, with vignette illustrations throughout. Decorative Binding,Illustrated,Publishers' Original Binding Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed 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 Gothic architecture was popular in Europe between the late twelfth century and the sixteenth century, and is characterised by pointed arches and flying buttresses and seen in churches, cathedrals and abbeys. The movement was revived again in the nineteenth century.John Henry Parker (1806-1884) was an English archaeologist and author on many works relating to architecture. This is the tenth edition of this work.Bound with eight pages of publisher's advertisements to the rear.Illustrated throughout with vignette illustrations.From the library of David Ian Moor; with his bookplate to the front pastedown.A delightful little guide to gothic architecture by an authority on the subject. CONDITION In the publisher's original full cloth binding. Externally very smart; spine is a little faded, with some bumping to the head and tail. Ownership bookplate to the front pastedown and inscription to the verso of the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound, with just a touch of strain to the front hinge. Pages are 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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Topic: Architecture
Publisher: James Parker and Co.
Author: John Henry Parker
Binding: Cloth
Subject: Architecture & Design
Special Attributes: None
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Region: London
Illustrator: None
Signed: No
Place of Publication: London
Year Printed: 1893
Country/Region of Manufacture: London
