An Historical Survey Of The Ecclesiastical Antiquities Of France With A View To Illustrate The Rise And Progress Of Gothic Architecture In Europe

London: J.Taylor, 1811. Second edition. Hardcover. Modern half brown morocco, marbled boards. Fine. xxiv, (2) 238 pages. 24.5 x 15 cm. Appendix, two publisher adverts at rear. The first try in English to review the progress of French and European studies of Medieval Architecture. Contents include some of the notable structures -- Notre Dame and other cathedrals. Brilliant copy raised bands, floral arabesques in compartments, interior pages bright and clean. The author, faculty member of St. John's College, Cambridge.