Christopher Wren PARENTALIA MEMOIRS FAMILY WRENS-Architecture,London, British

Description: Parentalia: Or, Memoirs of the Family of the Wrens Author: Wren, Christopher Title: Parentalia: Or, Memoirs of the Family of the Wrens Publication: Farnborough, Hants., England: Gregg Press, Ltd., 1965 Description: Hardcover. Facsimile reproduction of 1750 copy in the possession of the Royal Institute of British Architects. Lavishly illustrated with black & white plates, many of them fold-out. Work offers a detailed account of the Wren family, with a focus on the life and achievements of Sir Christopher Wren (1632-1723). The manuscript was originally compiled by Sir Christopher Wren's son, Christopher Wren Jr., and later completed and published by his grandson, Stephen Wren, in 1750. Good+. Folio (13 1/4" tall). xii, 368 pages illustrations. Red cloth. From private collection. Cloth is chipped along crown of spine and edge of upper board shows small repair (pls. see images). Minor soiling to edges of book block. Seller ID: 9430 Subject: Biography, British History and Politics Black Paw Books Founded in 2000, Black Paw Books has helped thousands of collectors and institutions build their libraries of rare, collectible, and out-of-print books. While generalists, we maintain inventory related to the British Raj, Gothic and Renaissance Art, the Anglican Church, and New England history. Terms All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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