Author: John Britton
Title: The History and Antiquities of the Abbey and Cathedral Church of Gloucester
Description: London, M. A. Nattali, 1836 . Cloth. Illustrated throughout with detailed engraved plates, this is Joseph Britton's informative study of the architecture and history of Gloucester Cathedral. One part only of a five volume, fourteen part work. With this volume being antiquary John Britton's study of Gloucester Abbey and Cathedral. Initially known as St. Peter's Abbey Church, since 1541 it has been known as Gloucester Cathedral.Illustrated with twenty-two engraved plates. Collated, complete.With an eighteen page essay on Gloucester Abbey to the rear.With an inscription, dated 1861, to the front pastedown, and a ten page publisher's catalogue to the rear. In a cloth binding. Lacking back strip, with boards detached. Fading to board perimeters. Inscription to first pastedown. Internally, binding strained throughout. Catalogue at rear detached from text block. Pages bright, with spotting throughout, most concentrated to plate perimeters. Fair . Ill.: Not Stated. Fair .

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