1927 The City of London: A Book Reprinted from the Special Number of The Times

Description

Illustrated, Original Binding, Publishers' Original Binding

First edition in this form, originally published in The Times newspaper. Illustrated with a frontispiece, eleven plates, and numerous in-text images and plans. Collated complete. This volume is a reproduction, with modifications, additions, and rearrangements, of the City of London Number of The Times which appeared in two special edition sections in November 1927. The work of a large body of writers, presenting research on a variety of subjects from the government, history, the church and its place in the city, the city at arms, art and monuments, finance and trade, to welfare and healthcare. With an epilogue entitled "Sunday in the City" as well as a list of contributors and detailed index. With publisher's advertisements to the front and rear.