The history of London from its foundation by the Romans, to the present time : Containing a faithful relation of the publick transactions of the citizens; accounts of the several parishes; paralels between London and other great cities... ... its governments, civil, ecclesiastical and military; commerce, state of learning, charitable foundations, &c. With several accounts of Westminster, Middlesex, Southwark, and other parts within the Bill of Mortality. In nine books
1739, First Edition. London : printed by Samuel Richardson. Prelim and terminal leaves with minor, marginal worming. Finely bound in late nineteenth-centiry gilt-blocked- fine-ribbed cloth. Very good with raised bands etc. and only minimal dust-dulling and shadow toning. Remains an uncommonly good example; tight, bright, clean and strong. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 800 pages; Physical description; viii, [8], 800, [16] p., [25] leaves of plates (4 folded) : ill., coats of arms, maps (1 folded - frontis) ; fol. Notes; Signatures: [A a-c B-Z Aa-Zz Aaa-Zzz Aaaa-Zzzz4 5A-9X (9X2 blank). Title within double-lined border. Main body of text printed in double columns; printed marginalia.Includes a final index and a list of subscribers. 41 cm. (fol.). Subjects; London (England) - History. Westminster (London, England). Middlesex - England - History. Southwark (London, England). Item #225224
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