The Georgian Buildings Of Bath
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Walter Ison
Binding: Hardback
Published: Faber and Faber, 1948
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: significant wear to external dust cover; edges of cloth cover and dust cover frayed; mildew on top of spine; some spotting on first few inside front and back pages; previous owner signature on first page; in otherwise good condition
The architectural study The Georgian Buildings of Bath presents a comprehensive history of the iconic structures that define the city's unique character. This authoritative volume details the evolution of Georgian design, from its classical influences to its distinctive local interpretations, showcasing the master builders and their enduring legacies. It meticulously chronicles the construction techniques, stylistic nuances, and social context behind Bath's renowned crescents, squares, and terraces. The work illustrates how these magnificent edifices transformed Bath into a premier spa town and a paragon of 18th-century urban planning. An essential resource for architectural historians, preservationists, and admirers of Georgian aesthetics, it offers unparalleled insight into a pivotal era of British design.
Author: Walter Ison
Binding: Hardback
Published: Faber and Faber, 1948
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: significant wear to external dust cover; edges of cloth cover and dust cover frayed; mildew on top of spine; some spotting on first few inside front and back pages; previous owner signature on first page; in otherwise good condition
The architectural study The Georgian Buildings of Bath presents a comprehensive history of the iconic structures that define the city's unique character. This authoritative volume details the evolution of Georgian design, from its classical influences to its distinctive local interpretations, showcasing the master builders and their enduring legacies. It meticulously chronicles the construction techniques, stylistic nuances, and social context behind Bath's renowned crescents, squares, and terraces. The work illustrates how these magnificent edifices transformed Bath into a premier spa town and a paragon of 18th-century urban planning. An essential resource for architectural historians, preservationists, and admirers of Georgian aesthetics, it offers unparalleled insight into a pivotal era of British design.