France Cathedrals & Cloisters architecture 1907 Fine illustrated leather books

(Old Books, Early 20th Century Books, Leather Books, Illustrated Books, Decorative Book Binding, France, Religion, Christianity, Sacred Architecture).Click here to view a short video presentation.Short video captures condition much better than photos. Please watch prior to purchase to ensure a full understanding of the set.Cathedrals and Cloisters of Midland France, by Elise Whitlock Rose. Illustrations by Vida Hunt Francis.Published 1907, New York & London by G.P. Putnam's Sons.2 Volumes. 402, 364 pages. Text in English. Profusely illustrated throughout with b&w photos, several extra-inserted rotogravure plates on heavy paper stock with tissue guards, folding color map at rear keyed to locations described within the books. Period 1/2 English calf leather bindings, raised gilt bands and title lettering, marbled covers & end papers, top edges gilt, deckled edges, profusely illustrated. Set is over 100 years old and shows some signs of handling and time. Set is not new or in