TEXIER Charles, PULLAN Popplewell, “ L’Architecture byzantine, ou recueil de monuments des premiers temps du christianisme en orient précédé de recherches historiques et archéologiques “, Day & fils, London 1864. First edition in French, the edition in English was printed the same year in London. Large Folio (30 x 44cm), pp. x, 250. Chromolithographed title page and 70 tinted lithographed or chromolithographed plates (2 double-paged), original gilt-stamped brown cloth, later leather spine, edges gilt. This monumental work of Texier & Pullan reflects a thorough research in Byzantine architecture conducted by the two exceptional researchers. Most of the plates are after drawings of Texier, with Pullan editing the work of Texier, at his request, incorporating also his own work and accounts. This work is actually the result of the two scientists researches and journeys in various periods as Texier explored Asia Minor between 1833 and 1837, while Pullan surveyed the area on behalf of the Society of Dilettanti between 1857 to 1862. This study still acts as a main reference for most relating studies, offering comprehensive descriptions & unique depictions of Byzantine monuments. Internal part of spine detached, external rubbing and bumped corners, last sheet (pp.249-250) detached, light spotting / dampstaining. Atabey 1213, Blackmer 1647 (for the English edition).