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| Title | The History and Descripion of the Royal Monastery of Batalha. |
| Author | Sousa, Luis De |
| Published | The Library of Fine Arts Soho 1836 |
| Illustrator | James Murphy |
| Description | Plans elevations sections and views of the Church of Batalha in the Province of Estremadura in Portugal. With the history and Description by Fr. Luis de Sousa; with remarks; To Which is prefixed an introductory discourse on the principles of Gothic Architecture by James Murphy, Architect, Illustrated with 27 plates. 61 pp. + 27 engraved, full page plates, including the title. Some slight foxing, but overall a fresh copy. The 1/2 leather binding; orig. red, spine, scafed and worn, the covers ; original cloth is loosening.at lower cover. An interesting, well illustrated book, with a nice chapter on Gothic architecture. The plates are after the drawings by Murphy, and engraved by (a.o.)S.Porter. |
| Book condition | Good |
| Binding | Half-Leather |
| Book size | Elephant Folio - over 15" - 23" tall |
| Price | 790 |
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