The History And Antiquities Of The Metropolitan Church Of Canterbury; Illustrated By A Series Of Engravings, Of Views, Elevations, Plans, And Details, Of The Architecture of that Edifice: With Biographical Anecdotes Of The Archbishops, Etc. By John Britton, Fellow of "The Society Of Antiquaries, Of London," Honorary Member Of "The Antiquarian Society of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne," Honorary Secretary And Treasurer To "The London Architects' And Antiquaries' Society," Honorary Member Of "The Norwich Society Of Artists;" Honorary Secretary To "The Wiltshire Society;" Etc. Etc.

John Britton

RA Collection: Book

Record number

12/2584

Author

Imprint

London: Printed For Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, And Brown, Paternoster Row; The Author, Burton Cottage, Burton Street; And Joseph Taylor, 59, High Holborn, 1821

Physical Description

[4], ii, [1], 6-110, [4] p., add. engr. t.-pl., [25] engr. pl.; 300 mm.

Series Title

The Cathedral Antiquities of England

General Note

The seventh volume of the series. Originally issued in parts (1821-1823). Printer statement on verso of title-page: C. Whittingham, College House, Chiswick. The additional engraved title-plate is numbered PL. XX top right with 'Cathedral Antiquities' top left and the short tiltle set in an elevation of the doorway in the organ screen. Most of the engraved plates were by John Le Keux after George Cattermole.

Binding Note

Spine title in gilt lettering: 'Britton's Cathedral Antiq:' and 'Canter-bury.' and 'R.A.'

Subject

Canterbury Cathedral History, Church architecture England Canterbury, Architecture, Gothic England Canterbury

Contributors

Jesse Watts-Russell, dedicatee
George Cattermole, draughtsman
John Le Keux, engraver
John Britton, publisher/bookseller
Josiah Taylor, publisher/bookseller
Charles Whittingham, printer
Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Brown, publisher/bookseller