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

Handbook to the Cathedrals of England is an impressive, 19^th-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