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The architectural antiquities of Great Britain, represented and illustrated in a series of views, elevations, plans, sections, and details, of various ancient English edifices : with historical and descriptive accounts of each

Britton, John, 1771-1857 · 1807 · London : Printed for Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme : J. Taylor, at the Architectural Library : and the author · 58 pictures

John Britton's antiquarian survey of medieval English buildings, issued in parts from 1807 by London publishers Longman and J. Taylor for architects, students and antiquaries. Line-engraved plates give exterior views, interiors, plans, sections and close details of Norman and Gothic work — recessed arch mouldings, clustered piers, vaulting and tracery — usable as ornament sources and measured architectural reference.

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