Buy this book on-line Loftie, W.J : Westminster AbbeyJ.B. Lippincott Company, Philidelphia, 1914
1915. Hardcover, new edition, 319 pages. Blue binding, decorative designs/borders and lettering highlighted in gilt and red. Top edge in gilt; deckled fore-edge and bottom edge. Frontispiece and illustrations throughout by Herbert Railton. Condition of binding: Shelf wear, top/foot of spine slightly frayed; light bumps to spine; scattered spots/stains and minor age darkening. Internally: Tissue overlay for frontispiece detached and laid in; pages faintly age toned; minor short page tears; else overall Very Good. Text is clear, readable; illustrations bright, vivid. Free of stickers, bookplates, and writing in text. Not a former library book or a recent facsimile (this is the actual 1915 edition). A very educational, insightful book about one of the world's most famous churches, Westminster Abbey. Virtually all English monarchs since William the Conqueror have been crowned here, and famous English subjects are buried in the church, including Robert Browning, Geoffrey Chaucer, William Caxton, The Duchess of Burgundy, etc. Coronations have included Queen Victoria. This book covers the history and significance of this grand church in London, presented in clear, understandable language along with illustrations. Historical. Collectible. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly.. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Hard Cover Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Loftie, W.J : Westminster Abbey. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including collectables, rare books, libri antichi, incunabula and atlases. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |