CURIOSITIES OF LONDON; Exhibiting the most Rare and Remarkable Objects of Interest in the Metropolis with nearly Sixty Years' Personal Recollections. / By John Timbs, F.S.A. / A New Edition, Corrected and Enlarged
Published by Longmans, Green, Reader, and Dyer, London, 1868
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Borg Antiquarian, Lake Forest, IL, U.S.A.Borg Antiquarian
AbeBooks seller since December 3, 2018
Condition: Used - Good
US$ 145.00
Quantity: 1 available
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Thick 8vo, red Morocco with five hubs and elaborate gilt decorations on spine and double-rule border on cover, illustrated with a few diagrams and maps, marbled endpapers and page-edges, vii, [viii] + 871 pages. 3 lbs 2 oz. Fascinating collection of remarkable details found in mid-Victorian London . . . extending back for 19 centuries. An Excellent reference for Dickensians and lovers of London, Dickens and novelists, Sherlockians, and those fond of curiosa, Arranged alphabetically by subject. First Edition appeared in 1855. Solid copy with moderate wear to leather; slight weakening to gutters/hinges though they're holding quite well; uniform lmoderate age-toning to pages; the occasional speck or stain. Bookplate award for "Class I, 3rd Prize) on front pastedown. Leather with blind- & gilt-stamping.
Seller Inventory # 5246
Bibliographic details
- Title
- CURIOSITIES OF LONDON; Exhibiting the most Rare and Remarkable Objects of Interest in the Metropolis with nearly Sixty Years' Personal Recollections. / By John Timbs, F.S.A. / A New Edition, Corrected and Enlarged
- Author
- Timbs, John
- Publisher
- Longmans, Green, Reader, and Dyer, London
- Publication year
- 1868
- Condition
- Good
- Dust jacket
- None
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Illustrator
- Charts and maps
- Edition
- New Edition, Corrected and Enlarged.
- Seller catalogs
- Travel & Exploration
Borg Antiquarian
Lake Forest, IL, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since December 3, 2018
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 5 to 9 business days | 2 to 5 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 6.95 | US$ 23.00 |
Payment methods
Store description
We are long established general dealers in antiquarian, rare and fine books, signed books, autographs & manuscripts, portraits of authors, library art & selected prints, as well as artifacts & memorabilia. We are members of the ABAA whose parent company was founded in 1978. In addition, we have specialties in a wide range of authors writing in English (mainly 19th-21st century, NYTimes Bestsellers, Dickens); Signed & Extra-Illustrated books with Sketches by authors & illustrators; and anthropological, historical, scientific, and religious titles. Our stock is extensive and diverse. We serve our clients with precision and care.…
Specialty
19th through 21st century, Fine in dust jackets, Signed, illustrated, High Spots, Modern FirstsSeller's business information
Borg Enterprises LLC
1910 Surrey Lane
Lake Forest, IL U.S.A. 60045
Terms of sale
We are professional booksellers, autograph dealers, and antiquarians (members of the ABAA & ILAB) who began in business in 1969. We pride ourselves on providing books, autographs, art, and artifacts in the Best Available Condition (typically Fine, Very interesting, Scarce, or Unusual items).
Our descriptions strive to be scrupulously accurate. Whenever possible, we detail flaws, include photographs of stock listed (rather than "stock photos"), and provide some background on the authors, creators, or rare items catalogued.
Our principal expert, James M. Borg, has a broad background academically (Univ. of Michigan & its Law School; MA & Ph.D., Northwestern Univ.).
Professionally, he served as an Army officer during the Vietnam War; subsequently founded successful firms; concurrently taught English, history, and business communications at colleges and universities; and thereafter worked as a management cconsultant for a major long-established Cambridge-based consulting firm and a top accounting firm.
In addition, Dr. Borg has serious longtime collecting interests and expertise in books, autographs, selected art, artifacts, and antiquities.
All sales are made from orders placed on line, and--regrettably--our premises and inventory are no longer open for visitors.
Shipping terms
All our books and items are carefully packed. They are usually shipped in Manilla padded-envelopes or sturdy boxes with additional bubble wrap, styrofoam "popcorn," or other protective layers. We strive to ship within 24 hours of receiving orders--allowing extra time for weekends or holidays.
Books shipped within the United States are usually shipped via USPS Media Mail. Postal charges for Media Mail typically run from $3.17 to around $5. When site-posted charges--usually $4.95--exceed actual USPS charges, any overage helps to defray our packaging and shipping costs.
Those books requiring extra-swift transport or -care are often shipped via USPS Priority Mail. Postage charges usually average $13.50 for up to precisely 2 pounds, but rapidly escalate thus possibly making it necessary to contact clients.
Autographs & manuscripts, art & artifacts are usually shipped in stout boxes with padding and reinforcement. Because Media Mail rates do not then apply, we normally use USPS Priority mail, but also ship via UPS and FedEx. Extra charges for insurance are often necessary for valuable items.
Overseas' shipments (as to Europe) weighing with packaging Not more than 2 pounds usually incur postage charges of between $13.50 to $25. Those between 2 - 4 pounds average around $35. Packages of more than 4 pounds usually need to be quoted.