Author: Rev. Charles Boutell
Title: Christian Monuments in England and Wales: An Historical and Descriptive Sketch of the Various Classes of Sepulchral Monuments Which Have Been in Use in This Country from About the Era of the Norman Conquest to the Time of Edward the Fourth
Description: London, George Bell , 1854. Cloth. The second edition of this lavishly illustrated survey of historical Christian monuments. The second edition of this work. First published in 1849. Rebacked with the original cloth boards and remnants of original spine laid in. A fascinating historical study of Christian monuments found in England and Wales, dating as far back as the Norman Conquest. With surveys of archaeological finds including fragments of Anglo-Saxon coffin lids and monumental slabs. Written by English archaeologist and antiquary, Charles Boutell. Heavily illustrated throughout the text with engravings of the objects. This copy was previously owned by Thomas Nadauld Brushfield (1828-1910). He was a pioneer of non-restraint treatment in asylums, focusing on ways to lighten the patients' life by making the wards cheerful and organising entertainments. He later focused on the life and works of Sir Walter Raleigh, who features on his bookplate. Rebacked with the original cloth boards and remaining head of original spine laid in. Externally, with fading and damp stains to the boards. With slight rubbing and bumping to the extremities. Bookplates of T. N. Brushfield and F. T. J. Houghton to the front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with occasional scattered spots, heaviest to the first and last few leaves. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .

Keywords: Christian Monuments of England and Wales Charles Boutell Illustrated British History Charles Boutell Not Stated


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