John Henry Parker — An Introduction to the Study of Gothic Architecture

Oxford and London, James Parker and Co. 1874. Leather. A smartly bound fourth edition of this illustrated study of Gothic architecture from English publisher John Henry Parker. Fourth edition, revised and enlarged. Illustrated throughout with over one hundred and eighty figures. Originally written as part of a series of elementary lectures recommended by the Committee of the Oxford Architectural Society to be delivered to junior members, this work provides an introduction to the study of Gothic architecture. With chapters on the change of style between different historic periods, decoration, the Renaissance, and foreign style. Written by John Henry Parker, an English archaeologist, writer on architecture, and publisher. Bound by Bickers & Son, London. Bound in full calf. Externally, smart with light rubbing to the extremities and the odd small mark to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with the odd small spot or handling mark. A contemporary ink inscription to the front free endpaper. Bound by Bickers & Son, London. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .