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Topic: Castellated and domestic architecture of Scotland
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ipflo Moderator
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posted 06-25-2005 06:08 AM
Hello,Does some one know where I can find information on the book 'castellated and domestic architecture of Scotland'. I am known with the little information on amazon.co.uk and on mercatpress.com. But maybe some one knows where i can find an picture how the book looks like or knows where I can find an extensive recension on the books. I am in doubt if I should buy the book. Thx in advance for the info and advice. ipflo |
Paul unregistered
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posted 06-25-2005 10:55 AM
I found this from http://www.rayboasbookseller.com/arch.htm but no picture, sorry. Regards, Paul.157. MacGibbon, David and Ross, Thomas, THE CASTELLATED AND DOMESTIC ARCHITECTURE OF SCOTLAND FROM THE TWELFTH TO THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY - FIVE VOLUMES COMPLETE SET, Jame Thin - Mercat Press, Edinburgh, Scotland, 1977, B&W illustrations, fine, light brown cloth (hardcover), A quality facsimile of the edition published by David Douglas in 1887-92. From the introduction, "The object of this treatise is to endeavor to trace the historical sequence of the various phases of Architecture which have prevailed in the old castles and houses of Scotland, and to try to define and explain the different styles of building adopted at different periods from the twelfth century till the revival of classic architecture in modern times." Volume I, 584pp; Volume II, 594pp; Volume III, 639pp; Volume VI, 520pp; and, Volume V, 603pp., (Order No: 43010 ), $275.00 |
castleuk unregistered
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posted 06-28-2005 05:02 PM
Hi ipflo First I must give you a big thank you, I've been going to buy these books for a long time but the price put me off. After reading your posting, I went looking for the best deal, £100 @ Mercat Press, 5 volumes 2400 pages, thats £20 a book or £1 per 24 pages, it had to be a good buy. Books arrived today, blue with gold letters, 25cm high by 16cm wide, nice white paper, a good looking book. Inside there is every thing that a castle lover wants, it'll take me a long time to read this lot!! SUPERB, the best set of books I've ever bought. Thanks again Chris www.castleuk.net The castle location website. |
ipflo Moderator
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posted 06-29-2005 03:57 PM
hi Chris,you are welcome. ![](http://www.castlesontheweb.com/quest/smile.gif) Youre recession sounds good. I am also still in doubt, and i am thinking that mercatt press also will get me over with its price. Every one says it are good books, but is a large amount to pay and you never know. ipflo |
A Knight Senior Member
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posted 07-01-2005 01:37 PM
Bought my copy in Edinburgh in 1987, it was £95.00 then and I still think it was a bargain. I would recommend this book to anybody interested in Scottish castles, the quality of the plans and drawings are exceptional - my only initial problem was identifying some of the more ruinous castles in the days before OS Map references.
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