1825 2vol Public Buildings Of London Illustrated Antiquarian Architecture Books

Illustrations: Public Buildings Of London - 1825 - Antique Architecture Book SetIllustrations Of The Public Buildings Of London With Historical And Descriptive Accounts Of Each EdificeBy J. Britton and A. PuginPrinted For J. Taylor: LondonVolume 1 Published 1825Volume 2 Published 1828Complete, 2 Volume 1st Edition Set"Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin (1 March 1812 - 14 September 1852) was an English architect, designer, artist and critic with French and Swiss origins. He is principally remembered for his pioneering role in the Gothic Revival style of architecture. His work culminated in designing the interior of the Palace of Westminster in Westminster, London, and its iconic clock tower, later renamed the Elizabeth Tower, which houses the bell known as Big Ben. Pugin designed many churches in England, and some in Ireland and Australia. He was the son of Auguste Pugin, and the father of Edward Welby Pugin and Peter Paul Pugin, who continued his architectural firm as Pugin & Pugin.""John Britton (7 July 1771 - 1 January 1857) was an English antiquary, topographer, author and editor. He was a prolific populariser of the work of others, rather than an undertaker of original research. He is remembered as co-author (mainly in association with his friend Edward Wedlake Brayley) of nine volumes in the series The Beauties of England and Wales (1801-1814); and as sole author of the Architectural Antiquities of Great Britain (9 vols, 1805-1814) and Cathedral Antiquities of England (14 vols, 1814-1835)."Both volumes have been rebound retaining the original covers with new endpapers. Some light foxing present interspersed with predominantly clean pages. Volume 1 contains 66 plates and Volume 2 contains 78 plates for a total of 144 confirmed plates. Please study photos to understand condition. Happy to provide more photos on request.Size 23cm x 15cm x 4cm approx volume dimensions x 2SHIPS WITH INSURANCE & TRACKING

Illustrations Of The Public Buildings Of London With Historical And Descriptive Accounts Of Each Edifice

By J. Britton and A. Pugin

Printed For J. Taylor: London

Volume 1 Published 1825

Volume 2 Published 1828

Complete, 2 Volume 1st Edition Set

"Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin (1 March 1812 - 14 September 1852) was an English architect, designer, artist and critic with French and Swiss origins. He is principally remembered for his pioneering role in the Gothic Revival style of architecture. His work culminated in designing the interior of the Palace of Westminster in Westminster, London, and its iconic clock tower, later renamed the Elizabeth Tower, which houses the bell known as Big Ben. Pugin designed many churches in England, and some in Ireland and Australia. He was the son of Auguste Pugin, and the father of Edward Welby Pugin and Peter Paul Pugin, who continued his architectural firm as Pugin & Pugin."

"John Britton (7 July 1771 - 1 January 1857) was an English antiquary, topographer, author and editor. He was a prolific populariser of the work of others, rather than an undertaker of original research. He is remembered as co-author (mainly in association with his friend Edward Wedlake Brayley) of nine volumes in the series The Beauties of England and Wales (1801-1814); and as sole author of the Architectural Antiquities of Great Britain (9 vols, 1805-1814) and Cathedral Antiquities of England (14 vols, 1814-1835)."

Both volumes have been rebound retaining the original covers with new endpapers. Some light foxing present interspersed with predominantly clean pages. Volume 1 contains 66 plates and Volume 2 contains 78 plates for a total of 144 confirmed plates. Please study photos to understand condition. Happy to provide more photos on request.