Publisher's Synopsis
This special edition of 'A Manual of Gothic Mouldings and Continuous Ornament' was written by John Henry Parker, and first published in 1855, making it over one-and-a-half centuries old.
This antiquarian text has sections on The Norman Style, The Early English Style, The Decorated Style, The Perpendicular Style, and more. The book also features the most stunning hand-drawn sketches of Gothic architectural mouldings, and facade ornamentation in several different styles.
This rare old find, which is a short, fast read is an absolute essential addition to the libraries of all those interested in the Gothic Era and style in particular, and architectural history and decorative mouldings in general.
IMPORTANT NOTE - Please read BEFORE buying!
THIS BOOK IS A REPRINT. IT IS NOT AN ORIGINAL COPY.
This book is a reprint edition and is a perfect facsimile of the original book. It is not set in a modern typeface and has not been digitally enhanced (except where text may have been illegible.) As a result, some characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections, blurring, or minor shadows in the page background. This book appears exactly as it did when it was first printed.
DISCLAIMER: Due to the age of this book, some methods, beliefs, or practices may have been deemed unsafe, undesirable, or unacceptable in the interim years. In utilizing the information herein, you do so at your own risk. We republish antiquarian books without judgment, solely for their historical and cultural importance, and for educational purposes. If purchasing a book more than 50 years old, especially for a minor, please use due diligence and vet the text before gifting.
