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    By Owen B. Carter
    London   John Weale
    12" by 9.5" 2-7 [17]pp
    A bright example of the very scarce first edition of Owen B. Carter's illustrated guide to the 14th century Church of St John the Baptist, Bishopstone.
    By Owen B. Carter

    1845 Some Account of the Church of Saint John the Baptist

    London   John Weale
    12" by 9.5" 2-7 [17]pp
    A bright example of the very scarce first edition of Owen B. Carter's illustrated guide to the 14th century Church of St John the Baptist, Bishopstone.
    £275.00
    : 1kgs / : 970F3
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    Description

    First Edition, Illustrated, Leather Binding, Very Scarce

    A very scarce first edition.

    Illustrated with seventeen plates, four of which are double paged. Collated, complete. 

    Architect Owen B. Carter discusses the Church of St. John the Baptist at Bishopstone, a cruciform church with significant architectural features spanning various periods, including Norman, 14th-century Decorated, and 15th-century Perpendicular styles.

    These plates are engraved by Mr. John le Keux.

    Condition

    Rebound in quarter calf, with marbled paper covered boards. Endpapers renewed. Rubbing to board perimeters, otherwise externally excellent. Internally, firmly bound. Title page and following leaf trimmed to gutter and laid down. Small closed tear to fore edge of title page. Pages clean and bright. Foxing to plates.

    Very Good

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