Memoirs of the life and works of Sir Christopher Wren, with a brief view of the Progress of Architecture in England, from the beginning of the reign of Charles the First to the end of the seventeenth century; and an appendix of authentic documents. By James Elmes, M.R.I.A. Architect, author of Hints for the Construction of Prisons; Treatise on Dilapidations; Lectures on Architecture, &c. [Epigraph]
The frontispiece is a mezzotint engraved by Edward Scriven from a drawing by William Behnes after the portrait in the Council Chamber of the Royal Society attributed to Sir Godfrey Kneller. Printer statement on verso of title-page, 'London: Printed by Thomas Davison, Whitefriars.'
Binding Note
Spine lettered in gold, 'Elmes's Life of Sir Chr. Wren.'