Robert A. Lancaster Jr. — Historic Virginia Homes and Churches

Philadelphia, J. B. Lippincott Company , 1915. First edition. Cloth. An excellent copy of this limited edition copy of this architectural work regarding the homes and churches of the state of Virginia. A limited edition, printed from type and the type distributed. In the original pictorial publisher's cloth binding. Profusely illustrated throughout with 316 illustrations. This fascinating work details practically all of the principal Colonial homes of historic interest in the State of Virginia, together with notable churches from the area. The work began in 1888 with the collection of photographs of the buildings by the author for his private collection, and later grew to this comprehensive guide. An informative and thorough guide, including notable buildings such as Monticello and Carter House. In the original green cloth binding. Externally in excellent condition with slight bumping to the extremities. The odd mark to the boards. Internally firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. The odd spot to the first and last few pages. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: London. Very Good Indeed .