DRAWN FROM EXISTING AUTHORITIES
BY
HENRY SHAW, F.S.A.
Although some few examples of the original designs, and many separate patterns taken from the scattered remains of these most interesting Pavements, are figured in divers Architectural and Archæological Publications; it is presumed, that if a series of specimens of the many varieties of general arrangement to be found in those still existing, together with a selection of the particular Tiles of each period, the most remarkable for the elegance and beauty of the foliage and other devices impressed upon them, were classed chronologically, and brought within the compass of a single volume, it would prove highly valuable as a work of reference; not only to architects, but to to all who are engaged in furnishing designs for any kind of material where symmetrical arrangements or tasteful diaperings are required.
The present work is intended to supply such a desideratum. It will be completed in Ten Monthly Parts. Each Part to contain Five Plates, royal 4to. printed in Colours. Price 5s.
A Preface and Description of the various Pavements will be given with the last Number.
No. I. was published on the 1st of May, 1852.
Works by Mr. Shaw.
DRESSES AND DECORATIONS OF THE MIDDLE AGES. In 2 vols. coloured, imperial 8vo. price 7l. 7s.; or on imperial 4to. the plates more highly finished and heightened with gold, price 18l.