South London / by Walter Besant ; with an etching by Francis S. Walker, and 119 illustrations
1899, 1st edition. London : Chatto & Windus. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Bumped corners. Some light foxing to prelims. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Item #427624
Physical description; xii, 332 pages : frontispiece, illustrations. Notes; Includes index. Contents; Preface -- I. The first settlements -- II. Early history -- III. A forgotten monastery -- IV. The Royal Houses of South London -- V. Pageants and ridings -- VI. A forgotten worthy -- VII. The bombardment of London -- VIII. The pilgrims -- IX. The Lady Fair -- X. St. Mary Overies -- XI. The Show Folk -- XII. Below Bridge -- XIII. The later sanctuary -- XIV. In the eighteenth century -- XV. The debtors' prison -- XVI. The pleasure gardens -- XVII. South London of to-day. Subjects; Travel. Illustration of books 19th century. Engraving 19th century. Engraving, English. London (England) Description. England London. South London. London (England) History. Southwark (London, England). London Description and travel Views. London (England) ; Pictorial works. London (England) Social life and customs. London (England) Description and travel. London. South London (London, England) History.
Price: €60.00