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Click here to see our other books! A Guide to the Architectural Antiquities in the Neighbourhood of Oxford John Henry Parker 1842-46 John Henry Parker : Oxford 8.5" by 5.5" [4], v-xi, [1], 56; [3], vi, 2, 57-184; [6], 185-288; [7], iv-viii, 289-398, [1]pp SUMMARY The complete four volume set on the architecture of Oxford churches and landmarks, bound in half-crushed morocco into one volume with various illustrations. .Prior owner bookplate, belonging to archaeologist Sinclair Frankland Hood. First Edition,Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 1 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 19.99 EU Postage : £ 15.99 European Postage: £ 16.99 Asia Postage: £ 21.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 25.99 DESCRIPTION First Edition. The complete four volume set bound into one volume, presented in half-crushed morocco on marbled boards. Illustrated bookplate to front pastedown, from prior owner Sinclair Frankland Hood. Sinclair Hood (1917-2021) was a British archaeologist and academic who was a Director of the British School of Archaeology at Athens. He led the excavations at Knossos from 1957 to 1961, and was well respected in the fields of archaeology, as well as that of Aegean art history. Illustrated with frontispieces to each volume, as well as illustrated plates and in-text illustrations. This is an architectural guide to the buildings and landmarks in and around Oxford, published 'to assist the junior members of the Society in the practical study of Gothic Architecture'. This society in question is the Oxford Society for Promoting the Study of Gothic Architecture. Vol I focuses upon the Deanery of Bichester, with a frontispiece, four illustrated plates, and twenty-six in-text illustrations. Vol II examines the Deanery of Woodstock, with a frontispiece, four illustrated plates, and numerous in-text illustrations. Vol III looks at the Deanery of Cuddesden, with a frontispiece, two coloured plates, and numerous in-text illustrations. Vol IV concludes the examination of the Deanery of Cuddesden, with various full-page and in-text illustrations. John Henry Parker (1806-1884) was an English archaeologist and writer of architecture. He also published a range of books through his own bookselling business. Collated, complete. CONDITION Bound in half-crushed morocco on marbled boards. Externally, smart. A few marks to boards with some edgewear and rubbing to extremities, head and tail of spine, and joints. Fading to spine. A bit of age-toned discolouration to margins of paste downs and endpapers. Prior owner's bookplate to front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound, with binding loosening a bit more towards middle. Pages are bright, with the odd spot throughout. Damp stain mark to fore edge of pages 267 to 280. Prior owner's pencil inscriptions to rear endpapers. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques