Hall, James, Sir, 1761-1832, Essay on the origin and principles of gothic architecture , 1798?]
- Title(s):
- Essay on the origin and principles of gothic architecture / by Sir James Hall, Bart., F. R. & A. S.S. Edin. ; from the Transactions of the Royal Society of Edinburgh ; (read April 6, 1797).
- Additional Title(s):
- Origin and principles of gothic architecture
- Published/Created:
- [Edinburgh : The Royal Society, 1798?]
- Physical Description:
- 27, [1] p., vi leaves of plates : ill. ; 27 cm.
- Holdings:
- Rare Books and ManuscriptsNA445 .H355 1798+ OversizeYale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon CollectionView by request in the Study Room [Request]
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- Copyright Not Evaluated
- Full Orbis Record:
- http://hdl.handle.net/10079/bibid/3334383
- Classification:
- Books
- Notes:
- There are six engraved plates numbered I-VI top center, showing Gothic forms constructed out of branches and poles.
Engravings by John Beugo; after Sir James Hall.
This essay was originally read to the Royal Society of Edinburgh on 6 April 1797, and was printed first in their Transactions (IV:2, 1798, pp. 3-27). An enlarged version of the essay was published in 1813.
ESTC suggests 1797 as the publication date, however, vol. 4 of the Philosophical transactions of the Royal Society of Edinburgh was published in 1798.
English short title catalogue, T101922
British Architectural Library. Early printed books, 1478-1840, 1454
BAC: British Art Center copy inscribed: Lady Halkett with Sir J. Hall's most respectful compliments. - Subject Terms:
- Architecture, Gothic -- Early works to 1800.Architecture, Gothic -- England.Engraving -- Specimens -- [1798?]Halkett, Lady -- Inscription from Sir James Hall.Hall, James, Sir -- Inscription to Lady Halkett.Royal Society of Edinburgh -- Publisher.
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