K. Sluyterman; A.H. Cornette Oscar Schepens [tran.] — Ancient Interiors in Belgium

London, Hutchinson & Co. 1915. Cloth. A beautifully illustrated architectural work on the history of interiors in Belgium, part of a limited edition publication of only two hundred copies. A fascinating historical work on the architecture and design of ancient interiors in Belgium, including churches, manor houses, abbeys, castles, government buildings, and more. This work is exceptionally poignant, given that the final five illustrations detail buildings in Ypres, including the Cloth Hall, which were demolished during the First World War. Written by Professor K. Sluyterman in collaboration with Councillor A.H. Cornette, translated into English by Oscar Schepens. Including one hundred heliotype plates from photographs by G. Sigling. Collated and complete.Part of a limited edition publication of only two hundred copies, of which this one is number thirty-five. Signed by the publishers, 'Hutchinson & Co.', to the limitations page. Disbound as issued, and enclosed in the original smart cloth portfolio.Containing a previous owner's small ink signature to the front pastedown. Disbound as issued, and enclosed in the original smart cloth portfolio. Externally, sound, with some shelf wear to the boards and light bumping to the extremities. Cloth is split at the head of the front joint and tail of the rear joint. A few small punctures to the cloth at the extremities. Containing a previous owner's small ink signature to the front pastedown. Internally, disbound as issued. A few spots and handling marks to the first and last few pages, otherwise pages are generally bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: G. Sigling. Very Good .