The Great Army of London Poor. Sketches of life and character in a Thames-side district. By the Riverside Visitor [pseud., i.e. Thomas Wright]

Riverside Visitor, [pseud., i.e. Thomas Wright]

1890, First Edition (?). London : Charles H. Kelly, [ca. 1890]. Near fine copy in the original title-blocked, decorated cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Book prize with award label (Xmas 1898) attached to front pastedown. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 533 pages; Description: vii, 533 p., [8] leaves of plates, incl. frontis. ; 18cm. Subjects: Poor -- England -- London -- Social conditions. Working class -- England -- London -- Social conditions. London (England) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century. Item #178681

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