Brindley William, Weatherley Samuel W. Ancient Sepulchral Monuments

London: Vincent Brooks, Day and Son, 1887. — 474 p. Containing illustrations of over six hundred examples from various countries and from the Earliest periods down to the end of the Eighteenth century with descriptive and general Index.The present work is the outgrowth of what was originally a comparatively small collection of drawings of Ancient Sepulchral Monuments, made at different times, to aid those who, rebelling at the ordinary modern Monument, desired a worthier and more satisfactory memorial. It has been the intention, as far as possible, to make a text-book on Ancient Sepulchral Monuments, which shall supply a need long felt in all Art and Reference Libraries. The work consists of 212 Plates, giving between six and seven hundred examples, which range from Obelisks and Monuments to Headstones and Incised Slabs selected to be practically suitable for modern use or adaptation, and to include typical examples from various countries down to the end of the last century. The drawings are for the most part to a uniform scale of one inch to the foot, which will be found valuable for comparison, the exceptions being where the size has prevented this or the delicacy warranted a larger scale. In numerous instances sections and details one-fourth real size are given. Heraldry formerly introduced with much effect into Sepulchral Monuments is exemplified by specimens which shew a beauty and vigour for which we look in vain in the recent productions of the Heralds’ College. Brasses and Effigies so ably treated by others have only been incidentally touched upon. To add to the usefulness of the book, four Plates are devoted to Alphabets taken from old work. Full descriptive Indices are supplied in place of letterpress, as the latter would have considerably increased the cost and bulk of the book. To facilitate reference, the examples are arranged in groups and when practicable chronologically.