1953 London A to Z

Description

First Edition, Illustrated, Original Binding, Publishers' Original Binding

The first edition in soft cover version. With decorations and in-text images throughout. Published in 1953, the year that saw thousands descend on London to watch the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, this volume is a lexicon of the city's curiosities. A delightful guide to the city of London for tourists, covering a range of activities and entertainments, railway and road guides, and social and historical sites of importance. With entries from the Albert Hall, bowler hats, and cockneys to Wimbledon and Zoos. Written by John Metcalf, an English author. Illustrated by Edward Bawden, an English painter, illustrator and graphic artist, known for his prints, book covers, posters, and garden metalwork furniture.