The History And Antiquities Of The Abbey, And Cathedral Church Of Peterborough: Illustrated By A Series Of Engravings Of Views, Elevations, Plans, And Details Of The Architecture Of The Church; With Biographical Anecdotes of Eminent Persons connected with the Establishment. By John Britton, F.S.A. M.R.S.L. And Member Of Other English, Foreign, And Scotch Societies.

RA Collection: Book

Record number

12/2594

Author

John Britton

Imprint

London: Published By Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, and Green, Paternoster Row; The Author, Burton Street; And J. Taylor, 59, High Holborn, 1828

Physical Description

viii, 88, add. engr. t.-pl., [15] engr. pl.: illus.; 300 mm.

Series Title

The Cathedral Antiquities of England

General Note

The tenth volume of the series. Originally issued in parts (1826-1828). Printer statement on verso of title-page and foot of p. 88: C. and C. Whittingham, Chiswick. The additional engraved title-plate is numbered Pl. XII top right with 'Cathedral Antiquities' top left and the short title set in a view of the West Front niche. Most of the engraved plates were by John Le Keux after W. H. Bartlett and Henry Ansted.

Binding Note

Spine title in gilt lettering: 'Britton's Cathedr. Antiq:' and 'Peter-borough' and 'R.A.'

Subject

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

Contributors

James Henry Monk, dedicatee
William Henry Bartlett, draughtsman
Henry Ansted, draughtsman
John Le Keux, engraver
John Britton, publisher/bookseller
Josiah Taylor, publisher/bookseller
Charles Whittingham II, printer
Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown and Green, publisher/bookseller