Antique "Architecture Shown to the Children" Book by Gladys Wynne - Jack / Nelson & Sons
Antique "Architecture Shown to the Children" Book by Gladys Wynne - Jack / Nelson & Sons
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Antique children's educational book, Architecture Shown to the Children, written by Gladys Wynne, edited by Louis Chisholm, and published by T. C. & E. C. Jack, Ltd. (London & Edinburgh), later distributed by Thomas Nelson and Sons, Ltd.
Part of the popular early 20th-century "Shown to the Children" series, this charming hardcover volume measures 17 cm by 12 cm and is bound in tan cloth with an inset photographic architectural plate on the front cover. It is richly illustrated throughout with numerous detailed line drawings, architectural diagrams, and photographic plates—including views of Amiens Cathedral, Greek Corinthian capitals, and the Parthenon's Three Fates. A delightful and collectible piece of early 19th/20th-century educational history designed to make classical architecture accessible and engaging for young minds.
Dimensions:
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Height: 17 cm
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Width: 12 cm
Specifications & Details:
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Title: Architecture Shown to the Children
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Author: Gladys Wynne
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Series Editor: Louis Chisholm
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Publisher: T. C. & E. C. Jack, Ltd. (London & Edinburgh) / Thomas Nelson and Sons, Ltd
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Series: Shown to the Children Series
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Illustrations: Numerous architectural line drawings and black-and-white photographic plates
Condition: Antique condition with expected age-related wear, including rubbing and light marks to the tan cloth boards and spine. The interior binding is intact, and the photographic plates and text pages remain clear and readable. Please review all high-resolution photographs to inspect the exact condition closely.
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