M. W. Thompson — Ruins Their Preservation and Display

London, British Museum Publications Limited, 1981. Cloth. An interesting and detailed guide to the preservation and display of historical ruins. Great Britain boasts a wide and varied miscellany of historic ruins, and this work from M.W. Thompson offers readers an insight into their upkeep and presentation in a manner appealing to both layman and historians or archaeologists alike. With monochrome photographic illustrations throughout. 'Ruins' presents a unique look at the castles of historic Britain by detailing not how they stood, but as they stand now. In the original binding with dust-jacket. Externally, generally very smart, with shelfwear only to the head and tail of the spine and extremities of the dust-jacket. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Various. Very Good Indeed .