Sam Syntax's Description of the Cries of London : as they are daily exhibited in the streets : with appropriate engravings.

HARRIS, JOHN. [Publisher].

Published by London John Harris, 1835

About this Item

12mo, frontispiece [depicting Harris's shop facing St Paul's] and 17 leaves printed on rectos only, comprising title page and 16 half page wood-engraved illustrations with verse texts beneath, hald-coloured throughout, bound [without wrappers], in contemporary half red calf, rubbed and repaired to lower joint, corners a little worn, repaired tear to one leaf without loss, a few light spots and stains but overally good and with bright colouring, LAST HARRIS ISSUE. Moon 766 lists 5 issues from 1820 onwards, of which this is the last and dated 1835. It was thus the last Harris issue, subsequent printings being by his successors, and has come to be regarded as one of Harri's most celebrated and attractive publications.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Sam Syntax's Description of the Cries of London : as they are daily exhibited in the streets : with appropriate engravings.
• Publisher: London John Harris
• Publication Date: 1835
• Binding: Soft cover
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