The monumental effigies of Great Britain : selected from our cathedrals and churches for the purpose of bringing together, and preserving correct representations of the best historical illustrations extant, from the Norman conquest to the reign of Henry the Eighth / by C.A. Stothard.
Published / Created:
London : Printed by J. M'Creery ... for the author ..., 1817 [i.e. 1811-1832].
Physical Description:
23, 112, [8] p., [146] leaves of plates : ill. ; 49 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Published in parts, the first part published in 1811. The plates are variously dated from 1810 to 1828. Introduction issued with separate title page: Introduction and descriptions for Stothard's Monumental effigies of Great Britain. By Alfred John Kempe, F.S.A. 1832.
Exhibition History:
Making History - Antiquaries in Britain 1707-2007 (Yale Center for British Art, 2012-02-02 - 2012-05-27)
Subject Terms:
Sepulchral monuments -- Great Britain. | Christian antiquities -- Great Britain. | M'Creery, J. -- Printer. | Tudor, George -- Bookplate. | Hoare, Richard Colt, Sir, 1758–1838 -- Provenance. | Engraving -- Specimens -- 1811–1832. | Engraving, Colored -- Specimens -- 1811–1832.