John Henry Parker — An Introduction to the Study of Gothic Architecture a Concise Glossary of Terms Used in Grecian, Roman, Italian, and Gothic Architecture

London , James Parker and Co. 1900-1902. Cloth. A 2 volume set of definitions and the evolution of Gothic architecture, with numerous plates, and a folding frontispiece. A fascinating 2 volume set on gothic architecture by English Archaeologist John Henry Parker.In publisher's original decorative maroon cloth binding. Each with 8 pages of publisher's advertisements to the rear.Including:1900 A Concise Glossary Of Terms Used in Grecian, Roman, Italian, And Gothic ArchitectureThe revised tenth edition of the work, with a folding frontispiece and in text illustrations throughout. Collated, complete.1902 An Introduction To The Study Of Gothic ArchitectureThe fourteenth edition of the work, with 12 plates and in text illustrations throughout. Collated, complete. These works were first published during the Gothic revival and associated with the movement's spread. The glossary provides clear and precise definitions for a vast array of terms, whilst the introduction is an essential guide for understanding the evolution of Gothic architecture. In publisher's original cloth bindings. Externally, very smart. Bumping to head and tail of spines, with light fading. Slight shelf wear to extremities. Mark to rear board of A Concise Glossary Of Terms, with front hinge cracked. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with light spotting, most frequent to the front and rear of the works. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .