METROPOLITAN IMPROVEMENTS OR LONDON IN THE NINETEENTH CENTURY DISPLAYED IN A SERIES OF ENGRAVINGS
by James Elmes
Illustrated by Thomas H. Shepherd
Published by Jones & Co. 1827
Good condition. Large format. Full brown leather binding with gilt decoration. Burgundy title block to spine with gilt lettering. Marbled endpapers. The New Buildings, Improvements Etc. by the Most Emminent Artists from original drawings taken from the objects themselves expressly for this work. Comprising the Palaces, Parks, New Churches, Bridges, Streets, River Scenery, Public Offices and Institutions, Gentlemen's Seats and Mansions, and Every Other Object Worthy of Notice Throughout the Metropolis and its Environs. With historical, topographical and critical illustrations by James Elmes.
Spine is scuffed and worn with splitting along fore-edge. Some scuffs and indentations to leather covers. Inscription to title page. Scattered foxing, mainly to tissue guards and plates.
Stock no. 1609183
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- TOPOGRAPHY (UK)
- LONDON
- HISTORY
- HISTORY (BRITISH)
- ANTIQUARIAN
- LEATHER BINDING
- ARCHITECTURE
