The Microcosm of London / by T. Rowlandson & A.C. Pugin ; text by John Summerson
London ; New York : Penguin Books Ltd, 1943. 1st edition. Previous owner's name and inscription on the prelims. Good copy in the original illustrated, paper-covered boards. Spine and panel edges somewhat edge-nicked and dust-toned as with age. Some wear around the spine cover edges. Scattered foxing. Item #438937
Physical description; 31, [1] pages, 16 pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 19 cm. Contents; Partial contents List of plates: I. The stock exchange -- II. The board room of the admiralty -- III. The house of commons -- IV. The court of common pleas, Westminster Palace -- V. The chapel, Newgate gaol -- VI. Service at St. Stephen's, Walbrook -- VII. Guildhall, the great hall -- VIII. Christ's hospital (Bluecoat school), the hall -- IX. St. Luke's hospital -- X. The college of arms -- Xi. Drawing-room at St. James's Palace -- XII. The entrance hall, Carlton House -- XIII. The great subscription room, Brook's club, St. James's Street -- XIC. A Royal Academy exhibition at Somerset House -- XV. Christie's auction room -- XVI. Sadler's Wells theatre. Subjects; Rowlandson, Thomas 1756-1827. Pugin, Augustus 1762-1832. Ackermann, Rudolph, 1764-1834. Microcosm of London. Microcosm of London. Microcosm of London., Selections. Interior architecture England London ; Pictorial works. London (England) Description and travel Views. London (England) Social life and customs 19th century. London History Social 19th century.
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