John Britton — Cathedral Antiquities Historical and Descriptive Accounts

London, M. A. Nattai, 1836. Leather. John Britton's detailed study into the beautiful cathedrals of England, illustrated throughout with many engraved plates. In four volumes, lacking Volume II.Volume I, looking at Canterbury and York. 'Canterbury' illustrated with an illustrated title page, and twenty-five plates. Collated, complete. 'York' illustrated with an illustrated title page, and thirty-two plates. Collated, bound without plate XXX.Volume III, looking at Winchester, Lichfield, and Hereford. 'Winchester' illustrated with an illustrated title page, and twenty-nine plates. Collated, complete. 'Lichfield' illustrated with sixteen plates. Collated, complete. 'Hereford' illustrated with an illustrated title page, and sixteen plates. Collated, complete. Volume IV, looking at Wells, Exeter, and Worcester. 'Wells' illustrated with an illustrated title page, and twenty-three plates. Collated, complete. 'Exeter' illustrated with an illustrated title page, and twenty-one plates. Collated, complete. Bound without the 'Worcester' section, though the engraved title and three plates are present.  Volume V, looking Peterborough, Gloucester, and Bristol. 'Peterborough' illustrated with an illustrated title page, and fifteen plates. Collated, complete. 'Gloucester' illustrated with seventeen plates. Collated, bound without plates II, IV, V, VI, and XVIII`. 'Bristol' illustrated with an illustrated title page, and eleven plates. Collated, complete. Six pages of publisher's adverts to the rear of Volume V.Britton's extensive study on the cathedrals of England, delving into the history and architecture of the most prominent cathedrals in the country.Written and illustrated by John Britton, a noted English antiquary who is best known for his work 'The Beauties of England and Wales&apos.Bookplate of J. B. to the front paste downs. In a half morocco binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, rubbed. Minor bumping to the extremities. Spines are faded. Light marks to the boards. Rear hinge of Volume III is tender, lacking part of the text. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean. Good . Ill.: John Britton. Good .