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Black Tournai Fonts in England
The first book to give a thorough description and appraisal of the undisputed seven Tournai fonts found in southern England where they had been transported from their manufacturing base in Belgium despite being carved from heavy black carboniferous limestone (incorrectly termed 'marble').
The Temple of Avebury (A Restoration after J. Britton)
An early picture postcard, published in Swindon, depicting Avebury as it may originally have appeared. The illustration is after an original drawing by C19th antiquary John Britton.
English Leadwork: Its Art and History
A massive survey of historic lead artefacts - fonts; pipes; cisterns; spires; domes; lanterns; statues; urns; coffins; charms; tobacco boxes; and pilgrim badges. Illustrated throughout with 440 b&w photographs. Includes a bibliography.
Pottery of the Near East
Explores the rich history, culture, and artistry of Near Eastern pottery, from the lustrous wares of ancient Mesopotamia to the ornate tiles of Ottoman Turkey. With 64 large b&w plates. Hardback in red cloth with gilt decoration and a gilt top edge. 175 pages.
A Short Description of Torre Abbey Torquay
Describes the history and ruins of the C14th Torre Abey. This is the original illustrated hardback eidtion of 1909 complete with large fold-out ground plan of the abbey as it once was and indicating what is still extant. 50 pages. Signs of age and minor foxing otherwise go