St Joseph's Cathedral Dunedin New Zealand Centennial Year 1886-1986. Rev Peter R Mee. 1986 1st edition. Tablet Printing Company, Dunedin

This was to be a very grand Cathedral according to the original design and plans, however only the Entrance façade and the nave were actually completed. These are in Gothic style reminiscent of the Gothic architecture of France.

84 plates showing parts of the Cathedral. Each has a caption giving details, donors history, materials used; etc The first few show the site before building and original construction of the buildings. Many show interior details, carvings, stained glass windows, etc

Drawings from the original plans by the architect, Frank William Petre show fine detail and there is a short biography and photo of him; plus a photo and short biography of Louis Mortimer Marmaduke Godfrey, who carved the Oamaru stone carvings decorating the building, some of which are pictured

List of names: Original contractors

Unpaginated; b/w & coloured photos; sepia illustrations & diagrams; plan; large hard covers, stapled (bright); very good condition; Bookplate ffep; small sunned band rear cover

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