[Sir Charles Barry, architect.] Typescript of unpublished 'R.I.B.A. Essay [by A. E. Bullock?] on the "Biography of a British Architect (deceased) practising in the nineteenth century". Sir Charles Barry 1795-1860 Motto. "Shingales"'.

[2] + 34 + [8]pp., 8vo. Each page on the recto of a leaf, and all 44 leaves held together by a brass stud. In fair condition, on aged and worn paper. Ownership or authorship inscription at foot of title page: 'Albert E. Bullock | 45 Fairlawn Av: | Chiswick.' With occasional manuscript emendations, apparently in the same hand. The 'Index to Contents' lists the ten parts as follows: Introduction; Early life and travels; Professional Career [Gothic Churches &c; Classic & Italian Works; Architectural Gardening; later Gothic Works, Schools &c; Houses of Parliament]; Conclusion; List of principal Events, Designs, &c; List of References arranged in order of importance. A well-written and useful appreciation, with six-page chronology and two pages of references. Albert Edward Bullock published several books with an architectural interest.