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London: John Murray, 1867. First edition. Cloth. Good. 9.5" by 6.5". Not Stated. The very scarce first edition of this richly illustrated biography of architect Charles Barry, responsible for the mid nineteenth century restoration of the Palace of Westminster. The very scarce first edition of Rev. Alfred Barry's biography of his father, famed architect Sir Charles Barry, best known for his role in the rebuilding of the Houses of Parliament.Illustrated with a portrait frontispiece, thirty-six plates, one folding colour map, and with two folding chromolithograph plates in a pocket to the rear. Collated, complete.Providing a chronological account of the life of the architect, and discussing his major architectural achievements and his lasting influence. Published seven years after the death of Charles Barry.With remnants of library labels to back strip head and tail, with an armorial bookplate and the stamp of Queens College Library, Cambridge, to the verso of the title page. No further library…
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London: John Murray, 1867. First Edition. Hardcover. ex library-good. xiii, 407, 43 p. 24 cm. Frontispiece portrait and 39 plans and views. Two folding plans in rear pocket. Rebound in burgundy faux leather with original cloth spine and panels overlaid. New endpapers. Ex library with label mark on lower spine, ink stamps and labels on endpapers. Ink stamps and signature on title page. Another ink stamp top edge. One stamp and signature that of J. C. B. Horwood.
Life of Charles Barry (1795-1860), architect of the British Parliament. Major source for details of Barry's architectural career, written by his son Alfred, Church of England clergyman and defender of his father's reputation. This copy signed by John C. B. Horwood, founding member of the Arts and Letters Club of Toronto, as well as a member of the Toronto Society of Architects, the Toronto Architectural 18 Club and the Toronto Architectural Sketch Club. He was a proponent of developing a unique Canadian style of architecture and argued for artistic freedom in the training of young architects. He was widely recognized as an expert on structural engineering, including foundations and drainage. His son, E. C. Horwood, was also a well-known Toronto architect. 32 p. of publisher's ads at rear.
Life of Charles Barry (1795-1860), architect of the British Parliament. Major source for details of Barry's architectural career, written by his son Alfred, Church of England clergyman and defender of his father's reputation. This copy signed by John C. B. Horwood, founding member of the Arts and Letters Club of Toronto, as well as a member of the Toronto Society of Architects, the Toronto Architectural 18 Club and the Toronto Architectural Sketch Club. He was a proponent of developing a unique Canadian style of architecture and argued for artistic freedom in the training of young architects. He was widely recognized as an expert on structural engineering, including foundations and drainage. His son, E. C. Horwood, was also a well-known Toronto architect. 32 p. of publisher's ads at rear.
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