rev john haggitt (1 Ergebnisse)

Leather. Zustand: Very Good. Not Stated (illustrator). First edition. The first edition of Haggitt and Milner's beautifully illustrated studies of the history of Gothic architecture in England. Two fascinating and beautifully illustrated early nineteenth century architectural studies, bound together.The first work present is Roman Catholic Bishop John Milner's study of the history of ecclesiastical architecture in England in the Middle Ages, with an emphasis on Gothic architecture and the pointed arch.Illustrated with ten beautifully engraved plates. Collated, complete.The second work is the scarce first edition of Rev. John Haggitt's 'Two Letters to a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries on the Subject of Gothic Architecture', refuting aspects of Milner's earlier work, and featuring an 'inquiry into the eastern origin of the Gothic, or Pointed Style'.Illustrated with five engraved plates. Collated, complete.With the bookplate of Belton House to the front pastedown.A delightfully illustrated work offering informative insight into the early eighteenth century attitude to Gothic architecture. In a full calf binding, with gilt detailing to back strip. Minor rubbing to board perimeters and joints, otherwise externally very smart. Bookplate to front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright, with light spotting to plate perimeters. Very Good. book.