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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 : Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme, J. Taylor, Architectural Library, and the author · 88 pictures

John Britton's antiquarian survey of medieval English buildings, issued in London from 1807 by Longman and the Architectural Library for architects, draughtsmen and antiquaries. Copperplate views, elevations, plans and sections record abbeys, castles, church towers and ruined arcades in fine grey line, with dedication lettering engraved beneath each plate; useful for Gothic tracery, masonry texture and small figures set against skies.

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