2 vols. xxii, 132; [4], ix-xviii, [133]-246 pp. Illustrated with 181 plates, most collotypes from photographs, others are architectural plans and measured drawings. 47.3x35 cm (18¾x14½"), half morocco & cloth, spines lettered in gilt, raised bands. First Edition.
Impressive selection of English manor houses, halls, castles, hospitals, even a few "cottages," built from the 15th to 17th centuries. Property of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art, Northern California Chapter, sold for the benefit of this organization.
Condition:
Spines dry and scuffed, ends worn, corners rubbed; foxing to endpapers, internally very good.