The Ecclesiastical Architecture of Ireland. Anterior to the Anglo-Norman Invasion; Comprising An Essay on The Origin and Uses of The Round Towers of Ireland, which obtained the Gold Medal and Prize of the Royal Irish Academy. Dublin: Hodges, 1845. Second Edition. Pp xxi, 525. Folio. Ex library copy with stamps library cloth binding. A good copy.

Presentation inscription from the publisher to title page.

Petrie is regarded as the first scientific investigator of Irish archaeology. He received a gold medal from the RIA for his famous Essay on the Round Towers of Ireland, which is included in this edition.

Illustrated throughout with 256 text drawings.