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001 $ 14/4606
003 $ UK-LoRAA
005 $ 20190820144025.2
035 # # $z 6766 (vol. I) ; 6767 (vol. II)
041 0 # $a eng
044 # # $a UK
100 1 # $a Fergusson, James
245 1 0 $a The illustrated handbook of architecture: $b being a concise and popular account of the different styles of architecture prevailing in all ages and all countries. $c By James Fergusson, M.R.I.B.A., author of 'Palaces of Nineveh and Persepolis restored.' $n In two volumes. - Vol. I (II). With 850 illustrations on wood.
260 # # $a London $b John Murray, Albemarle Street $c 1855.
300 # # $a 2 vols.; $b illus., plans $c 220 mm.
500 # # $a Vol. I: lvii, 1-470 p.; Vol. II: 473-1004 p. [including index]. Advertisements for books published by John Murray: pp. 1-32 at the end of volume I. In the Preface in Vol. I, p. xi: 'All the woodcuts executed expressly for the work were engraved by Mr. Robert Branston, and it need hardly be remarked that they are done with his accustomed clearness and accuracy.' Printer statement on verso of both title-pages: 'London: printed by William Clowes and Sons, Stamford Street, and Charing Cross.' Later revised, expanded and rearranged, and published as a new work, under the title: A history of architecture in all countries: from the earliest times to the present day.
561 # # $a On recto of frontispiece is inscription in pencil, 'Royal Academy Library / recd 8 Feby 1856 / H.W.P.' [Henry William Pickersgill, R.A.]
563 # # $a Printed on spine: 'The Illustrated Handbook of Architecture Fergusson Vol. I (II).'
653 # # $a Architecture history
700 1 # $a Branston, Robert Edward $e engraver
710 2 # $a John Murray (London) $e publisher/bookseller
710 2 # $a William Clowes and Sons $e printer