Description
Part of a well-documented series of guidebooks, King’s “Handbook to the Cathedrals of England” is broken into geographical elements and each area of England then discussed in reference to the many beautiful cathedrals therein. Extensively illustrated, these texts provide a guide to the layouts, locations and unique characteristics of England’s architectural wonders. Many are still existing so these books would provide a lovely guide to a vacation or tour. This particular volume contains Durham, with its Tomb of the Venerable Bede, Chester Cathedral and Manchester Cathedral. Illustrated are various architectural high points of each along with floor plans. This has a signed binding by Tout and Sons. Please do not hesitate to email with questions or for more information.Very Good Condition: 8vo, 3/4 navy leather with marble boards and endpapers; highly decorated spine in deep green with ridges accented with gilt lines and each band contains a center flower with geometric designs surrounding; title in gilt in second band with list of Cathedrals in third band and date at very bottom. Red and black title page with double red rules. “Handbook to the Cathedrals of England: Northern Division: Part II: Durham: Chester: Manchester”. London: John Murray, Albemarle Street. 1869. COLA1869BEFA
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