Notes On The Reply Of The Rev. Alfred Barry, D.D. Principal of Cheltenham College, To The "Infatuated Statements" Made By E.W. Pugin, On The Houses of Parliament. By E. Welby Pugin. - Second Edition. Revised and Enlarged. -
The printer is named on the title-page verso: 'Printed At The "Kent Coast Times" Office, Ramsgate.'
Summary Note
The architect and designer A.W.N. Pugin, a strong advocate of Gothic Revival style, was best known for his designs for the interior of the Houses of Parliament (Palace of Westminster), London; where he collaborated with Charles Barry. The two men appear to have worked in harmony, but their sons, Edward Pugin and Alfred Barry, differed strongly over the respective contributions of their fathers.
Provenance
The title-page is inscribed in ink, 'Solomon A. Hart, Esq. R.A. with the authors Compliments.' Hart was Librarian of the Royal Academy 1864-81.
Binding Note
19th-century half calf, marbled-papered boards; gilt-decorated spine, green morocco spine-label lettered 'Palace Of Westminster - Pugin V. Barry', spine lettered 'R.A.' Bound with three others.
Artists - Architects - Designers - Architecture - Designs - Interior design - Parliament buildings - Palaces - Great Britain - London - Palace of Westminster - History - 19th century
Art history - Pamphlets - Great Britain - 19th century