John Murray, London 1851
Scarce guide published by John Murray published on London. Maps and plans include the Bank of England, Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey. The map of Hyde Park actually marks the Great Exhibition which took place the same year.
Third edition. lxiv, 327pp, 24pp adverts, 4pp of publishers adverts missing at rear 9 (of 10) maps and plans, lacks folding coloured map at rear, previous bookseller's label ; publisher's original brown cloth, gilt lettered; a very good solid copy.
Lister 289.
Third edition. lxiv, 327pp, 24pp adverts, 4pp of publishers adverts missing at rear 9 (of 10) maps and plans, lacks folding coloured map at rear, previous bookseller's label ; publisher's original brown cloth, gilt lettered; a very good solid copy.
Lister 289.
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