Sir CHRISTOPHER WREN: The Design of St. Paul’s Cathedral by Downes, Kerry - 1988-01-01

Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

The American Institute of Architects Press, 1990. Paperback. As New. 4to, paperback. Near fine condition. Covers and contents clean, unworn, no marking or writing. Binding square and tight. 191 pp., illus.

Paperback. Very Good.

Trefoil Publications Ltd, 1988. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Library sticker on front cover. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1100grams, ISBN:0862940915

London: Trefoil Publications / The American Institute of Architects Press, 1990. First printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/near fine. First edition, 1990. Oblong quarto, cloth hardcover in dust jacket, 191 pp., illustrated (some in color), clean unmarked text, Near Fine copy in Near Fine dust jacket, a bit of age-toning to the outer pages, minor creasing to the tips of the dust jacket. Dust jacket housed in archival dust jacket protector.

London / Washington DC: Trefoil / American Institute of Architects Press, 1990. (UK) 2nd printing 1990. No markings, Fine in Very Good dust jacket with 1" closed tear to top edge of rear panel. hardcover, 192pp, index, B&W reproductions of architectural drawings; some colour plates. This book is a joint publication with the Guildhall Library, London which holds over 200 drawings owned by the Dean and Chapter of St. Paul's. These drawing illustrate the evolution of the design and they show Wren's abilities atevery turn. (2.7 JM 0522. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall.

AIA Press. Collectible - Very Good. First edition copy. Collectible - Very Good. Good dust jacket.

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

London : Trefoil, 1988. First Edition. Hardcover. Near fine cloth copy in a very good if slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 191 pages, illustrations, 26 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references. Contents: Catalogue of the Wren Drawings deposited in the Guildhall Library by the Dean and Chapter of St. Paul's Cathedral. Subjects: Wren, Christopher Sir 1632-1723; St. Paul's Cathedral (London, England); Architects England; Church architecture England London; Architecture, Modern 17th-18th centuries England London.

London: Trefoil Publications and The American Institute of Architects Press in association with Guildhall Library, 1990. Second printing [stated]. Trade paperback. Good. The format is approximately 10.25 inches by 9.75 inches. 191, [2] pages. The illustrated cover has some wear and soiling. Contents are Preface, Introduction, Notes, Colour Plates, Explanation, Chronology, Catalogue, Engravings, and Index. This contains lavish prints of architectural drawings: floor plans, elevations, sections, details, statuary, etc. throughout, not just of the final design but of the many that preceded it. The author was the organizer of major Wren exhibitions in London. Kerry John Downes OBE FSA (8 December 1930 - 11 August 2019 was an English architectural historian. He was Professor of History of Art, University of Reading, 1978-91, then Emeritus. Downes was a librarian at the Courtauld in 1958. He joined the University of Reading, as a lecturer in Fine Art, then as a Reader (1971 - 1978) and finally Professor,… Read More