Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Hall, James, Sir, 1761-1832
Title:
Essay on the origin and principles of gothic architecture / by Sir James Hall, Bart., F. R. & A. S.S. Edin. ; from the Transactions of the Royal Society of Edinburgh ; (read April 6, 1797).
Alternate Title(s):
Origin and principles of gothic architecture
Published / Created:
[Edinburgh : The Royal Society, 1798?]
Physical Description:
27, [1] p., vi leaves of plates : ill. ; 27 cm.
Holdings:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
NA445 .H355 1798+ Oversize
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
There are six engraved plates numbered I-VI top center, showing Gothic forms constructed out of branches and poles.

Engravings by John Beugo; after Sir James Hall.

This essay was originally read to the Royal Society of Edinburgh on 6 April 1797, and was printed first in their Transactions (IV:2, 1798, pp. 3-27). An enlarged version of the essay was published in 1813.

ESTC suggests 1797 as the publication date, however, vol. 4 of the Philosophical transactions of the Royal Society of Edinburgh was published in 1798.

English short title catalogue, T101922

British Architectural Library. Early printed books, 1478-1840, 1454

BAC: British Art Center copy inscribed: Lady Halkett with Sir J. Hall's most respectful compliments.
Subject Terms:
Architecture, Gothic -- Early works to 1800. | Architecture, Gothic -- England. | Royal Society of Edinburgh -- Publisher. | Halkett, Lady -- Inscription from Sir James Hall. | Hall, James, Sir -- Inscription to Lady Halkett. | Engraving -- Specimens -- [1798?]
Contributors:
Beugo, John, 1759–1841, engraver. | Royal Society of Edinburgh.