1977 An Architectural and General Description of the Town Hall, Manchester (1878)

Description

Colour Plates, Illustrated, Pleasing Copy, Publishers' Original Binding, Signed Binding, With Slipcase

A fascinating historical and architectural study on the Town Hall in Manchester, including full descriptions of the exterior, all floors, basement, opening ceremony, and historiography surrounding its construction. 

A facsimile edition published in 1977, with the original document having been published in 1878.

Also including a report of the inaugural proceedings, which occurred in September 1877. 

Written by William E.A. Axon.

Including eleven photo-lithograph plates and three engraved plates, collated and complete. 

Enclosed in the original matching slipcase. 

This copy was previously housed at The Victorian Society, and contains stamps to the front free-endpaper and title page.