A History of the Cries of London. Ancient and Modern.
London. Charles Hindley [The Younger]. [1884]. Soft cover. 12mo, 19cm, second edition (enlarged & revised), [xii],[xxxiv],(Bewick illustrated catalogue),390p., extensively illustrated with woodcut illustrations by Thomas and Charles Bewick and their pupils, etc., index, original tan book linen, printed red paper labels on the spine and upper cover, (spine label worn, faded), text paper toned as usual, one page expertly repaired, slightly dust worn but a very good sound copy (bh). ~ Extensive writings of the streets of London and the common man from ancient times to Victorian. Illustrated with woodcuts by Thomas and John Bewick, "and their Pupils". Includes "Catalogue of the Choice and Valuable Collection of Books, Wood Engravings, and Engraved Woodcut Blocks, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters & Proof Impressions, by or relating to Thomas and John Bewick, and their Pupils." from the collection of Bewick specialist, Rev. Thomas Hugo. Sold by auction by Sotheby, Wilkinson & Hodge, 1877. A excellent Bewick reference with around 60 illustrations and notes. Item #38226
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