[1873-8] Old and New London. A Narrative of Its History, Its People, and Its Places

Description

Colour Plates, Illustrated, Publishers' Original Binding

George Walter Thornbury's most well-known work, a sweeping study of London with chapters tracing its rich history, cultural features, and places of interest. A striking six volume set, dated from Copac. In the original publisher's uniform full cloth bindings with details in gilt to spine and boards. 

Each volume exploring the various areas, streets, associations, and famous buildings. 

Vols. III-VI by Edward Walford, with focus on Westminster and the Western Suburbs, the Southern suburbs, and the Western and Northern Suburbs. 

Illustrated with numerous engravings from the most authentic sources. Collated, complete with ten frontispieces to each volume, of which one in colour to vol. I, and numerus illustrations in text.