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WILD, Charles.
An Illustration of the Architecture and Sculpture of the Cathedral Church of Lincoln [BOUND WITH] An Illustration of the Architecture of the Cathedral Church of Lichfield [BOUND WITH] An Illustration of the Architecture of he Cathedral Church of Chester.

Bulmer's splendid typography, given full reign on such large pages, and Wild's splendid engravings combine to make this perhaps the most attractive of Wild's studies of English cathedral architecture.

Published: London: W. Bulmer and Co., published by the author [and] Molteno and Taylor, 1813 & 1819.
References: Abbey Scenery 95 (Chester); Abbey Scenery 200 (Lichfield); Bobins 740.
Plates: 13
Binding/Size: L=FOLIO
Value: 0-5000
Published: London: W. Bulmer and Co., published by the author [and] Molteno and Taylor, 1813 & 1819.
Ref: 5114

Folio, text, bound beautifully in 19th century full violet morocco with blind-stamped and decorative gilt borders to boards and spine. All edges are gilt. Lincoln Cathedral; one uncoloured plan and 15 uncoloured plates. Lichfield Cathedral; one uncoloured plan, one uncoloured plate, and eight hand-coloured plates. Chester Cathedral; one uncoloured plan and five hand coloured plates. In fine condition throughout. Coloured plates in order: Lincoln Cathedral. Black & White engravings only - so not listed. Lichfield Cathedral. 1. South East View of Lichfield Cathedral. 2. Part of the South Side of Lichfield Cathedral. 3. The East End of Lichfield Cathedral. 4. West Front of Lichfield Cathedral. 5. Part of the Nave of Lichfield Cathedral. 6. Nave & Part of the Transept of Lichfield Cathedral. 7. The Choir of Lichfield Cathedral. 8. Interior of the East End of Lichfield Cathedral. Chester Cathedral. 9. South West View of Chester Cathedral. 10. The Nave of Chester Cathedral. 11. The Chapter House of Chester Cathedral. 12. The Choir of Chester Cathedral. 13. East End of Chester Cathedral.

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WILD, Charles. An Illustration of the Architecture and Sculpture of the Cathedral Church of Lincoln [BOUND WITH] An Illustration of the Architecture of the Cathedral Church of Lichfield [BOUND WITH] An Illustration of the Architecture of he Cathedral Church of Chester.

WILD, Charles.
An Illustration of the Architecture and Sculpture of the Cathedral Church of Lincoln [BOUND WITH] An Illustration of the Architecture of the Cathedral Church of Lichfield [BOUND WITH] An Illustration of the Architecture of he Cathedral Church of Chester.