Londinium Redivivum or An Antient History and Modern Description of London
James Peller Malcolm
F. & C. Rivington 1802
Binding: Hardback | Condition: Good |
'Complied from Parochial Records, archives of various foundation, the Harleian MSS. and other authentic sources.' Three Volumes from the Topographer and Engraver's parochial history of London (1802, 1803, 1803). Given unfettered access to Church records, Malcolm describes the histories and particulars of London's churches and buildings of significance. With numerous plates featuring artistic and architectural details, some hand-coloured. 4to. Fine full leather contemporary binding. Raised bands and compartments to spine. Gilt dentelles to inner and fore-edge. Marbled endpapers and corresponding marbling to page edge. Armorial Bookplate. Various marking to covers. Rubbing and scratching to extremities. Slight cracking to hinge on one volume. Foxing to frontis. Light foxing throughout, mainly to plates. But bindings are sound and square and contents clean overall. Good condition.