Author: Arthur Billing
Title: Mural Painting and the Decorations of Churches & Restoration of the Church of St. Sepulchre
Description: London, Bank Chambers, 1884. Cloth. A smart copy of these two illustrated volumes from British architect Arthur Billing, bound into one, the author's presentation copy. Author's presentation copy with an ink inscription to the title page. Illustrated with ten plates. Collated complete. Two volumes in one, being: Mural Painting and the Decoration of Churches Generally, Being a Paper Read at the Architectural Association, March 14, 1851. Fifth edition. A study into the decoration of churches, with particular reference to mural paintings. Includes chapters on roofs and ceilings, altar decorations and paintings, stained glass, screens, stalls, and seats, pulpits, fonts, and much more. Restoration of the Church of St. Sepulchre, London. Third edition. A detailed commentary on the restoration efforts towards the Church of St. Sepulchre in London, the largest Anglican parish church in the City of London. With reference to a variety of important features. Written by Arthur Billing, a British architect. In the original full cloth binding. Externally, smart with light rubbing and minor bumping to the extremities. Light fading to the spine with the odd small mark to the boards. A small split in the cloth to the head of the spine. Front hinge just starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean with minor age toning to the extremities. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

Keywords: Mural Painting Churches St. Sepulchre Painting Not Stated


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