The History And Antiquities Of The Metropolitan Church Of York; Illustrated By A Series Of Engravings, Of Views, Elevations, Plans, and Details Of The Architecture of that Edifice: With Biographical Anecdotes Of The Archbishops. By John Britton, F.S.A.

John Britton

RA Collection: Book

Record number

12/2593

Author

Imprint

London: Published By Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, And Brown, Paternoster Row; The Author, 10, Tavistock Place; And J. Taylor, 59, High Holborn, 1819

Physical Description

vi, 7-96, add. engr. t.-p-l., [33] engr. pl.; 300 mm.

Series Title

The Cathedral Antiquities of England

General Note

The fourth volume of the series. Originally issued in parts (1817-1819). Printer statement on verso of title-page: C. Whittingham, College House, Chiswick. Plate VI is bound as a frontispiece facing the additional engraved title-plate which is numbered PL. XXII top right with 'Cathedral Antiquities' top left and the short title set within the organ screen doorway. Most of the engraved plates were by John and Henry Le Keux after Edward Blore and Frederick Mackenzie.

Binding Note

Spine title in gilt lettering: 'Britton's Cathedral Antiq:' and 'York.' and 'R.A.'

Subject

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

Contributors

George Markham, dedicatee
Edward Blore, draughtsman
Frederick Mackenzie, draughtsman
John Le Keux, engraver
Henry Le Keux, engraver
John Britton, publisher/bookseller
Josiah Taylor, publisher/bookseller
Charles Whittingham, printer
Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Brown, publisher/bookseller

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