The Legend of Christian Art Illustrated in the Statues of Salisbury Cathedral

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The Legend of Christian Art Illustrated in the Statues of Salisbury Cathedral

Name: The Legend of Christian Art Illustrated in the Statues of Salisbury Cathedral
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The Legend of Christian Art Illustrated in the Statues of Salisbury Cathedral, Rev. H. T. Armfield — 1st Edition

Publication: Salisbury, Brown and Co. / London, Simpkin, Marshall, and Co., 1869

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 160.

Condition Report: Good. The original dark green cloth binding remains structurally sound but exhibits characteristic Victorian shelf-wear, most notably rubbing to the extremities, moderate bumping to the corners, and slight fraying with softening at the spine ends. The gilt titling on the front board and spine remains reasonably bright, whilst the blind-stamped panelling retains its definition. Internally, the text block is relatively tight, though typical age-toning and scattered foxing are present, most pronounced on the preliminary and terminal leaves, including the title page. The tipped-in albumen print frontispiece remains clear and well-preserved. There are no major tears or structural failures, presenting as a solid, characterful nineteenth-century volume.

Catalogue Note: This is a first edition of Rev. H. T. Armfield’s scholarly exploration of the mediaeval iconography adorning Salisbury Cathedral. The volume is notable for its inclusion of an original tipped-in photographic frontispiece, an albumen print, depicting the intricate statuary of the cathedral's west front, reflecting the period's growing intersection of antiquarian study and early commercial photography.

The book serves as a primary source for Victorian restoration efforts and the contemporary understanding of mediaeval religious art in England. Original cloth-bound copies of this specific regional and ecclesiastical study appear with relative infrequency on the open market, particularly with the fragile photographic element intact.

A fascinating Victorian study decoding the mediaeval religious iconography of one of England's most magnificent cathedrals. Written by a Minor Canon of Salisbury, this 1869 first edition gathers essential information to help readers decipher the sacred characters that populate the cathedral's iconic external niches. It stands as a compelling volume for collectors of ecclesiastical history, church architecture, and regional English topography.

Book Condition: Good

Book Authors: Rev. H. T. Armfield

Book Publisher: Brown and Co. / Simpkin, Marshall, and Co.

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Antiquarian

Genre: History

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 160

Book Publication Year: 1869

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Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Salisbury, United Kingdom

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