Handbook to the Cathedrals of England (6 {of 8} Vols.)
London: John Murray. Decorative Cloth. 6 of the 8 volumes of this very handsome late 19th century architectural study of the Cathedrals of England. All volumes in their uniform beige cloth, with decorative blindstamping to the panels and bright gilt-lettering and design at the spines. All volumes solid and VG+, with very light foxing to several of the preliminaries and very light soiling to several panels. 5 of the 6 volumes early reprints (1890s, 1903), ove volume a 1st edition. Thick 12mos, over 2,000 pgs. all told, dozens and dozens of steel engravings thruout. The individual titles are as follows: Northern Division: Part I (York--Ripon--Carlisle); Northwer Division: Part II (Durham--Chester--Manchester); Southern Division: Part I (Winchester--Salisbury--Exeter--Wells); Southern Division: Part II (Canterbury--Rochester--Chichester--St. Alban's); Eastern Division (Oxford--Peterborough--Norwich--Ely--Lincoln); and Handbook to the Cathedrals of Wales (Llandaff--St. David's--St. Asaph--Bangor). Collectible; Very Good. Item #7186
Price: $250.00