1811 Anecdotes of the Manners and Customs of London During the Eighteenth Century; Anecdotes of the Manners and Customs of London from the Roman Invasion to the Year 1700

Description

Early Edition, Illustrated, Leather Binding

The 1811 second edition of this work, complete in three volumes.

Volume I illustrated with two plates, volume II with fifteen plates, and volume III with one plate. Collated, complete.

Volumes I and II are titled 'Anecdotes of the Manners and Customs of London During the Eighteenth Century', while volume III is titled 'Anecdotes of the Manners and Customs of London from the Roman Invasion to the Year 1700'.

This is a wide-ranging antiquarian survey that gathers together descriptions of London life, traditions, and popular culture, from fairs, taverns, and street entertainments to fashions, crime, and civic ceremonies.

Drawing on newspapers, pamphlets, and personal observation, Malcolm creates a vivid picture of the social fabric of Georgian London.

Rebacked, retaining original boards and endpapers.

With the bookplate of Rev. Edward Marshall to front free endpapers of volumes I and II, and of Sir William Crookes to front pastedown of volume III.