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Contrasts:or, A parallel between the noble edifices of the middle ages, and corresponding buildings of the present day, shewing the present decay of taste.Accompanied by appropriate text. By A. Welby Pugin.

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Collection Type

  • Books and periodicals

GUSN

GUSN-225820

Description

v, 104 p. front., illus., plates. 30 cm.

Details

Descriptive Terms

Architecture, Gothic.
Church architecture

Originator

Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore, 1812-1852.

Publication

London, C. Dolman

Description

v, 104 p. front., illus., plates. 30 cm.

Notes

Added t.p., engr.: Contrasts; or, A parrallel [sic] between the architecture of the 15th & 19th centuries.
Gift of Earle G. Shettleworth, Jr., September 9, 2008.
Inscription: "G.J.F.B from Arthur Gilman, June, 1845." G.J.F.B is Gridley J. F. Bryant.
Rubber stamp on title page: "Jeremiah O'Rourke, Architect, 756 Broad Street, Cor. Clinton, Newark, N.J."
Inscription: "Purchased from Goodspeed's for $25 on October 12, 1971. Earle G. Shettleworth, Jr. With the money given me as a consultant for Tate House."

Call Number

Rare NA440.P85 1841

Places

England.

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