Rare and Unusual Books

Published: London, John Murray,
Date: 1957.
Description: xiv, 230pp + 9 b/w plates and incl 2 figs, bibliog. Publisher's cloth. 22x15. Ex lib, spine lettering a bit faded, else good thus.
Notes: Interesting biography of this controversial figure in the history of conservation. His work on cathedrals and churches was unflagging. He spent over £100,000 at St Alban’s, for example, ruthlessly overseeing its 'improvements'.
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Price: £10.00