London 1753 / Sheila O'Connell ; with contributions by Roy Porter, Celina Fox and Ralph Hyde
2003, First Edition. London : British Museum Press. Near fine paperback copy; edges very slightly dulled. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Item #478006
ISBN: 0714126314
Physical description: 272 pages, 16 pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm. Contents: The Wonderful Extent and Variety of London / Roy Porter -- Art and Trade -- From the Society of Arts to the Royal Academy of Arts / Celina Fox -- Portraying London Mid-Century -- John Rocque and the Brothers Buck / Ralph Hyde -- Curious and Entertaining -- Prints of London and Londoners / Sheila O'Connell -- I. The City -- II. The River -- III. Covent Garden and Bloomsbury -- IV. Westminster -- V. St. James's and Mayfair -- Chronology 1745-1765. Subjects: British Museum ; Exhibitions. Arts, English England London ; Exhibitions. London (England) Social life and customs 18th century ; Exhibitions.
Price: €12.95