1846-57 The Journal of the British Archaeological Association, established 1843, for the Encouragement and Prosecution of Researches into the Arts and Monuments of the Early and Middle Ages

Description

Illustrated, Leather Binding, Rebound, Signed Binding, Very Scarce

Continuous volumes I to XIII. Rarely seen in commerce in larger sets. In attractive uniform bindings signed S. Mepham, Dorchester. 

The British Archaeological Association was founded in 1843 for the study of archaeology, art, and architecture, and to promote the preservation of historic monuments and antiquities.

The publication of their journal encourages the research into the art, archaeology, and architecture of the Middle Ages, particularly in Britain. 

Each volume features numerous in text illustrations as well as full page plates, some in colour and folding. 

Volume I with six full page plates. Collated, complete.

Volume II with six full page plates, frontispiece misbound to face p.357. Collated, complete. 

Volume III with four full page plates, frontispiece misbound to face p.1. Collated, complete. 

Volume IV with five full page plates, with frontispiece misbound to face p.1. Collated, complete. 

Volume V with eight full page plates. Collated, complete with two plates illustrative of 'Ivory Caskets' bound to face p.272 instead of 266. 

Volume VI with thirty-six full page plates. Collated, complete. 

Volume VII with forty-four full page plates. Collated, complete. 

Volume VIII with forty full page plates. Collated, complete.

Volume IX with thirty-five full page plates. Collated, complete. 

Volume X with thirty-five full page plates. Collated, complete. 

Volume XI with twenty-nine full page plates. Collated, complete. 

Volume XII with thirty-eight full page plates. Collated, complete. 

Volume XIII with forty-two full page plates. Collated, complete.