Specimens of the ecclesiastical architecture of Great Britain, from the Conquest to the Reformation / by Henry Bowman, Architect.
Alternate Title(s):
Specimens of ancient ecclesiastical architecture
Published / Created:
London : John W. Parker, West Strand, MDXXXXLVI [1846]
Physical Description:
[111] p. in various pagings, [1], 62 leaves of plates) : ill. ; 33 cm.
Holdings:
Rare Books and ManuscriptsNA5461 .B696 1846+ OversizeYale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
The work was originally projected to comprise several volumes to cover at least 27 English counties (cf. p. [4] of covers, pts. 1-7). No more published.Originally issues in 12 montly parts, with title: The ecclesiastical architecture of Great Britain, from the Conquest to the Reformation ... Parts 1-4 have statement of responsibility on covers: "By Henry Bowman and James Hadfield." Title page, added engraved t.p., and other preliminaries issued with part. 12.Title on added engraved title page: Specimens of ancient ecclesiastical architecture / with views, plans, details &c by Henry Bowman ; lithographed by Standige & Co.Printed by Harrison and Co., St. Martin's Lane. Illustrations printed by Standidge & Co.Letterpress relating to each church illustrated is separately paged and plates are also numbered in separate sequence in roman numerals.Illustrations: 63 full-page lithographs (9 col., including added t.p.); numerous small ill. in the text.Eng. cat. of books, v. 1, p. 84British Museum. General catalogue of printed books to 1955 (compact edition), v. 3, p. 1162BAC: British Art Center copy bound in contemporary half calf and marbled boards.
Church architecture -- Great Britain. | Church buildings -- Great Britain. | Cathedrals -- Great Britain. | Church decoration and ornament -- Great Britain. | Parker, John W. -- Publisher. | Harrison & Co. -- Printer. | Standidge & Co. -- Printer.