The history of signboards : from the earliest times to the present day / By Jacob Larwood and John Camden Hotten. With one hundred illustrations in fac-simile, by J. Larwood
1866, Sixth Edition. London : J.C. Hotten. Good copy in the original gilt-blocked maroon cloth, somewhat rubbed along the joints and spine bands, with minor tearing to the latter. Text block somewhat cracked in places, with binding secure throughout. Edges dust-toned, with prelims somewhat foxed and interior clean. Remains well-preserved overall. Item #456567
Physical description; x, 536 pages : illustrations, 19 plates ; 19 cm. Notes; A history and anthology of English pub signs and other commercial signboards, with numerous illustrations. Subjects; Signs and signboards - Great Britain - History, Inn signs - Great Britain - History, Popular culture - Great Britain - History - 19th century.
Price: €48.95