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[A collection of pamphlets discussing the future of the Crystal Palace] : Pamphlet; Plan; Correspondence 1851-1852.

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Paxton, Jospeh, author.
Fuller, Francis, author.
Haden, F, author.
Wallis, George, author.
Sutton, Leslie, author.
Greville, author.
Contributor:
Greville, author.
Language:
English
Physical Description:
1 online resource
Place of Publication:
Bradbury & Evans; John Murray; John Van Voorst; John Ollivier; Pelham Richardson; James Ridgway; Simpkin, Marshall, and Co.; Gilbert
Summary:
Description: A published argument, addressed to the Royal Commission, by Joseph Paxton, the designer of the Crystal Palace, in defence of its preservation. Paxton's argument is that the Crystal Palace could provide a "Winter Park and Garden under glass". Paxton's pamphlet is bound together with multiple others discussing the future of the Crystal Palace, some in favour of preserving it, some against, and a few proposing alternative uses. Includes an alphabetised list of the members of the Preservation of the Crystal Palace General Committee.
Notes:
A published argument, addressed to the Royal Commission, by Joseph Paxton, the designer of the Crystal Palace, in defence of its preservation. Paxton's argument is that the Crystal Palace could provide a "Winter Park and Garden under glass". Paxton's pamphlet is bound together with multiple others discussing the future of the Crystal Palace, some in favour of preserving it, some against, and a few proposing alternative uses. Includes an alphabetised list of the members of the Preservation of the Crystal Palace General Committee.
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