Prize Essay For The "Institute Medal" Of The Royal Institute Of British Architects. A Popular Account Of The Styles Of Architecture; Their Rise, Progress, and Present Condition. By Edward L. Tarbuck, Architect. Editor Of "The Builder's Practical Director;" Author Of Articles Contributed To "The Builder," On "The Present Condition Of The Profession Of Architecture," Etc.
The printer is named in the colophon: 'Grove & Son, Printers, 22, Harp Lane, Tower Street, City.'
Provenance
The title page is inscribed in ink, 'The Royal Academy from the Author.-'.
Binding Note
19th-century blue cloth, upper and lower covers decorated in blind, upper cover lettered in gilt, 'A Popular Account of the Styles of Architecture. By Edward L. Starbuck Architect 2/6'; spine unlettered. The printed ticket of the bookbinder (or bookseller?) is pasted onto the rear pastedown, but is damaged and illegible.
Subject
Architecture - History
Art history - Great Britain - 19th century