English Cathedrals (1893)

By Mrs. Schuyler Van Rensselaer

Illustrated By Joseph Pennell

Published 1893, Second Edition
The Century Co., Publisher/ New York

A distinguished Second Edition (1893) of English Cathedrals, written by art critic and architectural historian Mrs. Schuyler Van Rensselaer and richly illustrated with 154 drawings by renowned American artist Joseph Pennell. This elegant volume offers a comprehensive and eloquent tour of England’s most iconic cathedrals—including Canterbury, York, Salisbury, Durham, Winchester, and more—highlighting their architectural significance, history, and spiritual legacy.

Bound in a navy blue cloth with gilt titles and decoration to the cover and spine, the book also features embossed cathedral names on the front board. Gilt top edges. Frontispiece with tissue guard. Rubbing to boards/ corners. Binding is sound. Clean and unmarked text throughout. 396pp.

A visual and literary celebration of English ecclesiastical architecture, enhanced by Pennell’s detailed illustrations and architectural plans.

Contents Include:
    •    Canterbury
    •    Peterborough
    •    Durham
    •    Salisbury
    •    Lichfield
    •    Lincoln
    •    Ely
    •    Wells
    •    Winchester
    •    Gloucester
    •    York
    •    London (St. Paul’s)

Condition: Very good

Size: 7 1/2” x 10 3/4”

A handsome and sturdy copy of a classic work on English ecclesiastical architecture.