Old and New London: A Narrative of Its History, Its People, and Its Places; with Greater London (eight volumes)
Walter Thornbury; Edward Walford
Cassel and Company 1897
Binding: Hardback | Condition: Good |
'Illustrated with numerous engravings from the most authentic sources'. Popular Edition of Thornbury's great history of London. A street by street, sight by sight account of the city in the late 19th century and its history since Roman times. The First two volumes were written and published by Thornbury in 1872. Following Thornbury's death from exhaustion, the subsequent four volumes were completed by Walford. Walford expanded the series to encompass Greater London in two volumes (1898). Notable for its selection of historical images, including portraits and historical scenes, elements of Norden's maps and terrific contemporary engravings of London streets and architecture. With three large Pull out maps. Rebound in simple green cloth. small 4to. (255x195mm). Occasional light marking to covers. Rubbing to edges. Tanning to pages. Pen mark to frontispiece of Vol. I. Contents otherwise clean and bindings tight. A solid set. Good.