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Bombed Churches as War Memorials
Hugh Casson; Brenda Colvin; Dean Walter Matthews
1945
The Architectural Press : Cheam
9" by 7"
48pp.
SUMMARY
A very smart first edition copy of this architectural work on bombed churches as war memorials.
First Edition,Scarce
Overall Condition: Fine
This book weighs 0.25 KG when packed
UK Postage: £ 3.99
US Postage: £ 15.99
EU Postage: £ 13.99
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DESCRIPTION
The first edition of this scarce work in the publisher's original pictorial paper wraps.
A touching and highly illustrated work, making the case for the use of bombed churches as war memorials, after the end of the Second World War. Architectural sketches sit alongside descriptive text explaining how certain ruined churches in London could be wonderful sanctuaries, open spaces and war memorials after a time of great turmoil.
With a foreword by Dean Walter Matthews, who was then the Dean of St. Paul's Cathedral.
CONDITION
In the publisher's original pictorial paper wraps. Externally, in lovely bright condition. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean.
Overall Condition: Fine
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Overall Condition
(Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present)
Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear
Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy
Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones
often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy
Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will
be described in the condition report under 'condition'
Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair
Fair - As with good only above but with other faults
leaving a compromised copy even after repair
Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete.
We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them
attractive none the less. Major defects will be described.
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