[Rarebooks] FS: Pugin EXAMPLES OF GOTHIC ARCHITECTURE 1850

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         A. Pugin & A. W. Pugin EXAMPLES OF 
GOTHIC ARCHITECTURE; Selected from Various 
Ancient Edifices in England: Consisting of Plans, 
Elevations. Sections, and Parts at Large; 
Calculated to Exemplify The Various Styles, 
Practical Construction, &c.  Accompanied 
by  Historical and Descriptive Accounts.  London: 
Henry G. Bohn, 1850.  3 Vols.  xviii+66+76pp 
plates; xxiv+63+73pp of plates; xviii+93+75pp of 
plates.  Rebound in the early 20th century. 3/4 
brown leather over light brown cloth.  Leather 
some worn at corners and at edges of 
spine.  Marbled endpapers.  Volume one has small 
repair at bottom edge of front endpaper. Plates 
mostly clean and crisp.  A handsome set, interior near fine.   CDN$650.00

A. Pugin (1768/9–1832), French born. An artist 
and architectural draughtsman began this series 
and it was continued by his son A.W.Pugin (1812 – 
1852) who continued the tradition and became an 
English architect and designer.  He is best 
remembered for his work in the Gothic Revival 
style, particularly churches and the Palace of Westminster.

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