Written mainly \"for the gentry and clergy\", this is a detailed history of the development of Gothic architecture in England with descriptions of many churches, castles and other building. There are fine engravings of buildings and of architectural details on almost every page. There is a topographical index and a glossarial index. 8 pages of publisher\'s notices at rear.The book is in very good condition with clean, bright pages. Brown cloth cover with embossed gilt decoration on front and spine and only a little bumping or rubbing. Heavy tanning on front and rear end papers, title page and final pages of publisher\'s notices. There are some cracks at the interior hinges and in the middle of the book. Previous owner\'s name and a mark on front end paper.