The Parish Churches of the Diocese of Canterbury, Thomas H. Oyler — 1st Ed

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The Parish Churches of the Diocese of Canterbury, Thomas H. Oyler — 1st Ed

Name: The Parish Churches of the Diocese of Canterbury, Thomas H. Oyler — 1st Ed
Brand: Broadhursts Books
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Publication: London, Hunter and Longhurst, 1910.

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 189.

Condition Report: Good. The red cloth boards exhibit typical wear for a volume of this age, with softening to the corners and notable bumping and fraying to the head and tail of the spine. The gilt lettering and diocesan coat of arms on the front board remain clearly visible, though slightly darkened over time. Internally, the binding remains firm and functional. The text block features an intact top edge gilt alongside untrimmed fore and bottom edges. Noticeable foxing and tanning are present throughout, particularly pronounced on the preliminary leaves and endpapers.

Catalogue Note: This is a first edition of Oyler’s architectural survey, featuring a sketch of Canterbury Cathedral by Arnold Fairbairns.

The volume contains a previous owner's monogrammed stamp and a handwritten inscription on the front endpaper dated 1954. This note details that the copy was purchased to replace an original bought in Tunbridge Wells in 1921 and lent to a borrower who never returned it.

The book has been heavily used as a working copy, featuring extensive pencil annotations throughout, particularly to the title page and the index. Additionally, the volume includes several pieces of laid-in ephemera, such as handwritten research index cards detailing church listings and a 1977 clipping from Country Life on Romney Marsh churches.

A comprehensive guide to the parish churches within the Diocese of Canterbury. Through descriptive notes and regional focus, Thomas H. Oyler captures the rich ecclesiastical heritage of Kent in the early 20th century, making it an invaluable reference for local historians, genealogists, and enthusiasts of English church architecture.

Book Condition: Good

Book Authors: Thomas H. Oyler

Book Publisher: Hunter and Longhurst

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: History

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 189

Book Publication Year: 1910

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Arnold Fairbairns

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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