Architectural Studies in France by Rev John Louis Petit (1854)

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Architectural Studies in France
by the Rev. John Louis Petit, M.A., F.S.A.

with illustrations from drawings by the author and P.H. de la Motte

London: George Bell, 186, Fleet Street
— 1854 —

Original engravings and anastatics (relief zinc etchings) nearly 170 years old
Sheet size: approximately 7.125 x 10.5 inches (about 18 x 26.5 cm)
NOTE: the engravings are printed on a thinner, lighter weight paper and the anastatic etchings are printed on a thicker, heavier-weight paper.

Due to their age and the type of paper used, there may be some foxing on the plates, especially the thicker paper of the etchings.
Please have a look at the enlargements by clicking on the thumbnail images below to assess condition.

P. 1

Coutances

In-text engraving on lighter weight paper, text printed on opposite side (verso).

P. 4

Interior of Autun Cathedral

$10

NOTE: this is an anastatic etching, but was printed on a lighter weight paper unlike the other etchings, and is cream-colored rather than off-white. Blank on opposite side (verso).

P. 9

Tower of St. Front, Perigueux

SIDE 1 OF DOUBLE-SIDED PAGE

NOTE: an in-text engraving, printed on both sides of paper, with print to right

P. 10

Chateau d'Aste, Pyrenees

SIDE 2 OF DOUBLE-SIDED PAGE

NOTE: an in-text engraving, printed on both sides of paper, with print to left

$5 for both in-text engravings above

P. 16

Wimill, near Boulogne

In-text engraving on lighter weight paper, text printed on opposite side (verso).

P. 18

Etrechy Church

$15

Etching on thicker paper, blank verso, some foxing

P. 19

Etrechy, details and front

Engravings on lighter weight paper, blank verso.

P. 19

Notre Dame, Etampes, Exterior

Engraving on lighter weight paper, blank verso.

P. 19

Notre Dame, Etampes, Interior (A)

Engraving on lighter weight paper, blank verso.

P. 19

Notre Dame, Etampes, Interior (B)

Engraving on lighter weight paper, blank verso.

P. 21

S. Jules, Etampes, Details

Engravings on lighter weight paper, blank verso. Paper loss lower right.

P. 22

Meungs, Interior

Engravings on lighter weight paper, blank verso. Paper loss lower left.

P. 23

Meungs, Interior

Engravings on lighter weight paper, blank verso.
Paper loss lower and upper right.

P. 23

Meungs, Exterior

$10

Engravings on lighter weight paper, blank verso.
Paper loss lower right.

P. 24

S. Nicholas, Blois, Bay of Nave

Engraving on lighter weight paper, blank verso.
Paper loss lower left.

P. 24

S. Nicholas, Blois, Lantern

Engraving on lighter weight paper, blank verso.
Paper loss lower right

P. 24

S. Nicholas, Blois, Capitals [A]

Engravings on lighter weight paper, blank verso.
Paper loss lower left.

P. 24

S. Nicholas, Blois, Capitals [B]

Engravings on lighter weight paper, blank verso.
Paper loss lower left.

P. 25

S. Nicholas, Blois, Capitals [C]

Engravings on lighter weight paper, blank verso.
Paper loss lower right.

P. 25

Amboise

SIDE 1 OF DOUBLE-SIDED PAGE

NOTE: an in-text engraving, printed on both sides of paper, with print to right.
See paper loss outside of image area.

P. 26

West Doorway, Loches

SIDE 2 OF DOUBLE-SIDED PAGE

NOTE: an in-text engraving, printed on both sides of paper, with print to left
See paper loss outside of image area.

$5 for both in-text engravings above

P. 27

Loches, Interior

$10

Engraving on lighter weight paper, blank verso.
Paper loss lower right.

P. 28

Loches, North Elevation

$15

Engraving on lighter weight paper, blank verso.

P. 30

Loches, Base and Capitals

Engravings on lighter weight paper, blank verso.

P. 31

Loches, Longitudinal Section

$15

Engraving on lighter weight paper, blank verso.

P. 38

Font, Loches

Engravings on lighter weight paper, blank verso. See paper loss.

P. 38

Loches, Central Steeple, etc.

Engravings on lighter weight paper, blank verso.

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