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Click here to see our other books! The Building News and Engineering Journal: Volume the Eighty-Fifth, July to December 1903 Not Stated 1903 Strand Newspaper Co., Limited By E. J. Kibblewhite : London 13" by 9.5" viii [1], 2-888, xv-xviii pp SUMMARY A very scarce early twentieth century volume of an important architectural periodical, illustrated throughout with impressively detailed architectural plans of such impressive British buildings as Liverpool Cathedral. First Edition,Folding Plates,Illustrated,Leather Binding,Very Scarce Overall Condition: Good Only This book weighs 4 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 4.49 US Postage: £ 39.99 EU Postage : £ 26.99 European Postage: £ 36.99 Asia Postage: £ 65.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 99.99 DESCRIPTION The very scarce volume LXXXV of architectural periodical 'The Building News and Engineering Journal', with this volume covering each issue published between July and December, 1903. Founded in 1854, this publication was published under several titles during its history, appearing under this name from 1863 onwards, until 1926 when it was merged with 'The Architect', forming 'The Architect and Building News'. These issues are illustrated throughout, featuring attractive engravings of building facades and interiors, and a wealth of impressively detailed technical diagrams and architectural plans. With one hundred and twenty five plates, many of which are double page, and a further twenty six folding plates. Amongst the fascinating architectural locations discussed and illustrated with plates of architectural plans are a number of plans of Liverpool Cathedral, the Hammersmith Central Library, hospitals in Glasgow and Bedford, and the Blackpool Technical school. With numerous contemporary advertisements throughout. CONDITION In a half calf binding with cloth covered boards. . Externally, a prior owner has attached masking tape to joints. Loss to back strip tail, and rubbing to board extremities. Hinges lightly strained but holding firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally clean, with the odd spot. Overall Condition: Good Only GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques