Gordon Home [ed.] — Cathedrals, Abbeys and Famous Churches

London, J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd , 1925. First edition. Paperback. A charming monographic series exploring the religious architecture of England. The first editions of these works. Scarce to find as a set. In the publisher's illustrated card covers.Comprising six volumes from the 'Cathedrals, Abbeys and Famous Churches' series. With illustrations throughout the text. Edited by Gordon Home, an English landscape artist, writer and illustrator who worked as an art editor at 'The Tatler', and later at A & C Black publishers. Includes the following works:'Oxford and Neighbouring Churches' by Cecil Headlam 'Worcester Malvern and Birmingham' by J. Penderel-Brodhurst'Chester Manchester and Liverpool' by Beatrice Home'Hereford and Tintern, including Newport Cathedral and Llanthony Priory' by Edward Foord'St. Paul's Cathedral' by E. Beresford Chancellor 'St. David's Llandaff and Brecon' by Edward Foord  In the publisher's illustrated card covers. Externally, smart. Front cover to 'St. David's' is detached but present. With sunning and slight rubbing to the spines. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with the odd spot. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .