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TitleThe History and Descripion of the Royal Monastery of Batalha.
AuthorSousa, Luis De
PublishedThe Library of Fine Arts Soho 1836
IllustratorJames Murphy
DescriptionPlans 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 conditionGood
BindingHalf-Leather
Book sizeElephant Folio - over 15" - 23" tall
Price 790
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