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JESSE, J. Heneage (1809-1874). London: Its Celebrated Characters and Remarkable Places. London: Richard Bentley, 1871.
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JESSE, J. Heneage (1809-1874). London: Its Celebrated Characters and Remarkable Places. London: Richard Bentley, 1871.
An extra-illustrated set of Jesse’s literary sketch of London, in a pictorial binding by Bayntun. The present work is an adaptation of two previous works on the history and character of London. The text here is enlivened by over 400 added engravings, views, and portraits of London.
Six volumes, octavo (198 x 124mm). Special titles printed in red and black, extra-illustrated with over 400 plates, portraits and views, 61 of which are hand-coloured. Full pictorial morocco inlaid to depict figures from “Cries of London” by Bayntun, silk doublures, edges gilt.
An extra-illustrated set of Jesse’s literary sketch of London, in a pictorial binding by Bayntun. The present work is an adaptation of two previous works on the history and character of London. The text here is enlivened by over 400 added engravings, views, and portraits of London.
Six volumes, octavo (198 x 124mm). Special titles printed in red and black, extra-illustrated with over 400 plates, portraits and views, 61 of which are hand-coloured. Full pictorial morocco inlaid to depict figures from “Cries of London” by Bayntun, silk doublures, edges gilt.