Old and new London : a narrative of its history, its people, and its places / by Walter Thornbury [four volumes, bound in two]

Thornbury, Walter (1828-1876) ; Walford, Edward (1823-1897)

London ; Paris ; New York : Cassell, Petter & Galpin, 1890. First Edition. Good copies both finely bound in half leather over buckram, with gilt-blocked title and armorial motif to the front boards, and spines with raised bands; gilt-blocked titles and ornamentation to the spine compartments. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Text edges marbled, now somewhat dust-toned. Prelims lightly foxed, with interior tight, bright and clean. Remains a well-preserved set overall. Item #456694

Date is suggested. Physical description; 4 volumes, bound in 2 : illustrations ; 27 cm. Contents; Volume 1-2. The city ancient and modern. -- Volume 3-4. Westminster and the western suburbs. -- Notes; Volumes 1-2 are by Walter Thornbury; volumes 3-4 by Edward Walford. This set lacking Volume 5 (The western and northern suburbs) and Volume 6 (The southern suburbs). Subjects; London (England) - History, London (England) - Description and travel, London (England) - Social life and customs - 19th century.

Price: €395.00