The Early Architectural History of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela
by Conant, Kenneth John
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Seattle, Washington, United States
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About This Item
Harvard University Press, 1926. First Edition. Hardcover. Good. Massachusetts: Harvard University Press, 1926. The Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela is the traditional endpoint of the pilgrimage known as the Camino de Santigo or in English as the Way of St. James. The pilgrimage began in the 10th century and now attracts hundreds of thousands of pilgrims annually. This monograph examines the history of the pilgrimage, the beginnings of the cathedral, and modifications to the cathedral from the 10th century to its current romanesque form. Illustrations include 33 black and white photographs, 8 plates with drawings depicting the original interior and exterior of the church. A large, three-color architectural map of the cathedral's interior tipped in at the rear. Written by noted architectural historian and professor Kenneth John Conant. Rubbing to the boards at corners, chip from spine panel, library marks to the spine and front pastedown.
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- Bookseller
- Vandello Books, Member IOBA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 020222001
- Title
- The Early Architectural History of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela
- Author
- Conant, Kenneth John
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Date Published
- 1926
- Keywords
- El Camino De Santiago|Cathedrals|Architecture|Church Architecture|Rose City 2023| Romanesque Architecture| Religious Architecture|Rose City 2023|SABF 2023
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- Art & Architecture;
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Vandello Books, Member IOBA
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Seattle, Washington
About Vandello Books, Member IOBA
Vandello Books is an online bookstore in Seattle, Washington. Our areas of strength include Modern Firsts, Textiles, Craft and the Arts. We carry inventory in numerous subject areas and are happy to advise our customers on building collections. We consider ourselves to be custodians of your books and treat each item with this philosophy in mind.
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