Observations on English architecture, military, ecclesiastical, and civil, compared with similar buildings on the continent : including a critical itinerary of Oxford and Cambridge : also historical notices of stained glass, ornamental gardening, &c. : with chronological tables and dimensions of cathedral and conventual churches / by the Rev. James Dallaway, M.B. F.S.A.
Published / Created:
London : Printed for J. Taylor, at the Architectural Library, 59, High Holborn, 1806.
Physical Description:
[4], xii, 318, [12], [4] p. ; 26 cm.
Holdings:
Rare Books and ManuscriptsNA961 .D34 1806Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Printed by S. Gosnell, Little Queen Street.With a preliminary half-title leaf.British Architectural Library. Early printed books, 1478-1840, 777NSTC, D107Includes bibliographical references and index.BAC: British Art Center copy is the author's copy. Includes bout 200 leaves of manuscript annotations and corrections bound in and extensive annotations in the margins. The author's annotations, including an alteration of the title to "Observations on Architecture in England", appear to be for use in the author's revision to the present work, published as: A series of discourses upon architecture in England from the Norman æra to the close of the reign of Queen Elizabeth. (London: John Williams, 1833). For a record of the manuscript material, search the Yale catalog for: Observations on architecture in England.BAC: Illuminated letter "D", perhaps depicting ownership by Dallaway, on verso of half-title. Lacks p. v- vi wanting. Bookplate: From ... the library of Lindsay Fleming Aldwick Grange Bognor Regis ... Sussex.
Subject Terms:
Architecture -- Great Britain. | Architecture -- England -- Oxford | Architecture -- England -- Cambridge | University of Cambridge -- Buildings. | University of Oxford -- Buildings. | Cambridge (England) -- Building, structures, etc. | Oxford (England) -- Building, structures, etc. | Architecture -- Designs and plans. | Glass painting and staining -- Great Britain. | Ornamental horticulture -- Great Britain. | Taylor, J. -- Publisher. | Gosnell -- Printer. | Fleming, Lindsay -- Bookplate.