The Evolution of the English House

1898, first edition of S O Addy's illustrated history of domestic architecture

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Printing Details

First edition. Hardback bound in the original green cloth, titled in gilt to the spine. 19 × 12.5cm, xxviii + 223pp.

The Evolution of the English House discusses the popular and native art in domestic English architecture, tracing the changes over the years. The focus is on plain wattled huts and combinations of dwelling-house and cattle-stall, as well as the great villas and picturesque timber houses of the wealthy. In this way the author establishes how the masses of the English people lived in past times. With 42 illustrations (plans and photographs).

Condition

A decent copy. There is rippling to the cloth of the spine, minor rubbing to the boards and a little bit of pulling to the inner binding but it remains securely bound and in strong readable condition. Neat previous owner's name to the ffep.

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