A History of The Cries of London, Ancient and Modern.
Stock Code 107166
London, Reeves and Turner, 1881
Original price
$249.00
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Original price
$249.00
Original price
$249.00
$249.00
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$249.00
Current price
$249.00
Charles Hindley (d.1893) who wrote many books on British popular literature and culture, in this work analyses the distinctive cries, characters and stories of the street traders of London, from mid-14th century to the Victorian era. The work is illustrated by nearly two hundred woodcuts, some taken from various editions of the original 'Cries', many by the London artists-engravers Thomas and John Bewick.
First and limited edition of only 500 copies. 8vo, publisher's illuminated beige cloth boards with gilt title to spine, many pages uncut, light foxing to few of the first and last leaves. [16], 272, 16 pp.
First and limited edition of only 500 copies. 8vo, publisher's illuminated beige cloth boards with gilt title to spine, many pages uncut, light foxing to few of the first and last leaves. [16], 272, 16 pp.
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