Author: Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England
Title: An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in the City of Cambridge
Description: London, Her Majesty's Stationary Office, 1988. Paperback. Two volumes of this historical work regarding the historical monuments in Cambridge. Profusely illustrated across both volumes. The second impression of this work. Commissioned by 'The Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England' when this work was first issued it instantly became a standard text on the buildings and monuments in Cambridge. This work is fascinating from both a historical and architectural standpoint. It looks at Pre-Roman earthworks and remains, University buildings, College buildings, Ecclesiastical buildings and secular buildings. The introductory chapter looks at the historical growth of Cambridge. Lacking the plans of Kings, St John's and Trinity College that are presented separately, as is common. With 310 plates across both volumes. A useful historical guide to Cambridge and its architecture. In the original paper wraps. Externally, excellent with just some minor shelfwear to the head and tail of spine. Minor surface crack to the spine of volume I A few marks to the spine of volume I. Internally, both volumes are firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine .

Keywords: Cambridge Archaeology History Commission Archaeology None


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