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    By Max Schlesinger; Otto Wenckstern [translator]
    London   Nathaniel Cooke
    8" by 5.5" xii, 290pp.
    The English edition of this travel narrative of the city of London from Hungarian-born German writer Max Schlesinger.
    By Max Schlesinger; Otto Wenckstern [translator]

    1853 Saunterings in and about London

    London   Nathaniel Cooke
    8" by 5.5" xii, 290pp.
    The English edition of this travel narrative of the city of London from Hungarian-born German writer Max Schlesinger.
    £55.00
    : 0.75kgs / : 975T36
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    Description

    Illustrated, Original Binding, Publishers' Original Binding

    English edition. Illustrated with a frontispiece, title vignette, and six plates. Collated complete. A travel narrative offering a glimpse into London life through the eyes of a German journalist and his adventures in the city. This work highlights both cultural differences and the nuances of urban experiences, with social commentary, and historical perspectives on city living. Noteworthy sections are dedicated to 'English Notions of Foreigners' and the 'Art of Knocking'. Written by Max Schlesinger, a Hungarian-born German journalist and writer. Translated by Otto Wenckstern, a German journalist, writer, and translator

    Condition

    In the original full cloth binding. Externally, sound with rubbing and light bumping to the extremities. Minor fading to the spine with the odd mark to the boards. Splits in the cloth to the joints with minor loss to the head of the spine. Hinges starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with the odd small spot or handling mark. Bookseller's label to the rear pastedown and blind stamp to the front free endpaper.

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