1862 – Cathedrals of England & Wales | Illustrated – Beautiful Binding, 6v Set

Handbook to the Cathedrals of England is an impressive, 19th-century survey of many of the most iconic and well-known cathedral churches in England and Wales. This six-volume set features descriptions and illustrations of churches such as York, Ripon, Bristol, Oxford, Gloucester, Worcester, and Manchester. But perhaps most notably it features an entire tome dedicated to St. Paul’s in London. Truly, a beautiful and impressive Victorian set.   Bibliographic Details Title: Handbook to the Cathedrals of England Author(s): R.J. King; et al. Publisher: London: John Murray Edition: 1862–1879 printings Binding: Leather with marbled boards and gilt accents Format: (12mo), six volume set Size:  7.5 x 5.5 in (19 x 14 cm) Collation: Each volume separately paged Illustrations: Illustrated throughout with full-page and in-text figures Contents Include: Oxford, Peterborough, Norwich, Ely Lincoln, York, Ripon, Carlisle Bristol, Hereford, Durham, Manchester St. Paul’s Cathedral volume Cathedrals of Wales volume   Condition: Very Good. Leather bindings remain secure with gilt accents retained; marbled boards well preserved; some rubbing and wear to corners; text blocks firm; pages and illustrations clean.   Why Collect This? Six volume Victorian set on English cathedrals Strong interest for collectors of architecture and British history   Item Number: #50199 Categories Arts & Architecture European History Authors R.J. King Printing Date 19th Century Language English Binding Leather Book Condition Very Good Collation Complete