English Leadwork: : It's Art & History
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: Lawerence Weaver
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: B.T. Batsford, 1909
Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Sunned spine with light soiling. Bumped corners. Binding shaky. Clean text.
This authoritative study of architectural history presents the craft, design, and cultural significance of English leadwork, illustrating how roofs, spires, gutters, and ornamental details shaped the character of historic buildings. Weaver’s work argues for the artistry and technical mastery behind this traditional material, detailing its evolution, craftsmanship, and enduring place in Britain’s architectural heritage.
Author: Lawerence Weaver
Published: 1909, B.T. Batsford
Author: Lawerence Weaver
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: B.T. Batsford, 1909
Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Sunned spine with light soiling. Bumped corners. Binding shaky. Clean text.
This authoritative study of architectural history presents the craft, design, and cultural significance of English leadwork, illustrating how roofs, spires, gutters, and ornamental details shaped the character of historic buildings. Weaver’s work argues for the artistry and technical mastery behind this traditional material, detailing its evolution, craftsmanship, and enduring place in Britain’s architectural heritage.