Buy this book on-line Simpson, F. (Francis Simpson) : A Series of Ancient Baptismal Fonts. Chronologically ArrangedSeptimus Prowett, London, England, 1828
Contemporary blue and brown marbled boards backed with red leather. 8" x 11." Pages [i]-xxvi, [1]-[79], complete. Forty black-and-white plates, complete. A small illustration of a baptismal font is tipped in lower-right corner of the page listing "Norman Fonts." Addenda, Errata, and "Thomas White, Printer, Johnson's Court." with printer's mark are in the back. Former owner's signature in black ink dated 1837 on a blank flyleaf in front. Pages and covers are very clean and intact overall. Pages are age-toned and have offsetting (from the plates) and occasional foxing. Slight corner and edge wear and rubbing to the covers. Binding is tight. A Very Good copy. A beautifully illustrated and organized book about ancient Norman and English baptismal fonts. Forty examples of baptismal fonts are shown as plates which are each accompanied by a concise analysis and discussion of its history and architectural features. In addition to "Norman Fonts," other types of fonts included are "Early English Fonts," "Decorated English Fonts," and "Perpendicular English Fonts.". Illustr.: Simpson, F. (Draftsman); Roberts, R. (Engraver). Book. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Hardcover 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 Simpson, F. (Francis Simpson) : A Series of Ancient Baptismal Fonts. Chronologically Arranged. 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 rare books, livres anciens, livres illustrées, atlases and livres rares. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |