"Monumental Follies: An Exposition On The Eccentric Edifices Of Britain" 1972 Nancy Mitford

"Monumental Follies: An Exposition On The Eccentric Edifices Of Britain" 1972 Nancy MitfordBARTON, Stuart [270] pp. Lyle Publications 1972 9 1 4" x 6 1 4" Jacket design by Richard Munday The book focuses on architectural "follies," which are often elaborate or peculiar structures built for purely aesthetic or ornamental purposes, like decorative towers or obelisks. It is known for its photographs, many of which have a "grey, desolate grittiness," reflecting the atmosphere of the time it was published. The subject matter is particularly

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