Harrel William D (2 results)

Couverture souple. Condition: Neuf.

Decorative Cloth. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Second Edition. Undated but c. 1851.Publisher's original scarlet cloth, gilt, spine gilt extra, all edges gilt. Small quarto, spine a bit darkened, rear board slty spotted at top, edges boards a bit dust dulled, head of spine frayed with a 1cm. tear. Corners and edges slty rubbed but a very fresh, bright and clean copy "with 50 splendid steel engravings" although this copy of this issue is complete with the 34 fine plates as called for in the list of plates provided. Some plates are by H.K. Halbot Browne [Phiz], though in a restrained style for him.Others are by J.H.Shepherd, J.Salmon , R.Garland and L.Woods. Collates thus:[vi], [1], 2-211pp. Originally published in 1838 as "The History of London" which had the same number of plates, so this may be a re-issue copy of the earlier book.A rare variant binding of scarlet, blocked cloth and a gothic design in gilt. J.H, Shepherd J. Salmon H.K. Halbot Browne (illustrator). …