An Historical Survey of the Ecclesiastical Antiquities of France... — 1st Edition

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An Historical Survey of the Ecclesiastical Antiquities of France... — 1st Edition

Name: An Historical Survey of the Ecclesiastical Antiquities of France... — 1st Edition
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An Historical Survey of the Ecclesiastical Antiquities of France; With a View to Illustrate the Rise and Progress of Gothic Architecture in Europe, Rev. G. D. Whittington — 1st Edition

Publication: London, J. Taylor, 1809

Formatting: 4to, pp. [ii], xviii, 188.

Condition Report: Good. The book is housed in a contemporary full calf binding that remains structurally sound, though it exhibits external wear typical with its age. The front joint is beginning to crack at the head, and there is visible rubbing to the extremities, bumped corners, and superficial scuffing across the boards. Despite this exterior wear, the spine retains its original dark morocco lettering piece and attractive gilt-tooled compartments, albeit slightly rubbed. Internally, the volume is remarkably crisp; the binding is tight, and the leaves are notably clean and bright with generous margins, showing only the faintest signs of minor marginal toning and occasional scattered foxing.

Catalogue Note: This is a first edition of Whittington’s posthumous survey, printed by the renowned Thomas Bensley. The volume is complete with its engraved frontispiece depicting a detailed cathedral facade.

Bound in a handsome, though worn, contemporary full calf, the book retains its original period charm, distinct from the heavily restored or modern rebound copies occasionally encountered on the market. It represents an uncommon survival in its original state.

Published posthumously in 1809, this foundational text by the Rev. George Downing Whittington played a pivotal role in the early 19th-century Gothic Revival and the architectural appreciation of French ecclesiastical structures. Whittington famously argued for the primacy, structural ingenuity, and aesthetic superiority of French Gothic architecture over English examples, sparking intense antiquarian debate. Printed by the esteemed Thomas Bensley, this work remains a significant historical artefact for scholars of architectural history.

Book Condition: Good

Book Authors: Rev. G. D. Whittington

Book Publisher: J. Taylor

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Art & Architecture

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 208

Book Publication Year: 1809

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover, Full Calf

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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