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British Topography
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1839 A Summer's Day at Hampton CourtLondon: 1839A wonderful example of the scarce first edition of Edward Jesse's illustrated study of Hampton Court Palace and its history. -
1822 Some Account of the Hospital and Parish of St. Giles in the Fields, MiddlesexLondon: 1822The first edition of this very scarce topographical account of St. Giles in the Fields and its hospital by John Parton, bound in half calf. -
1810 London: Being a Complete Guide to the British CapitalLondon: 1810Handsomely bound in half calf, this is the third edition of John Wallis's uncommon early 19th century guide to London. -
1811 The History Of LondonLondon: 1811The first edition of Henry Hunter's scarce detailed illustrated study of London, being the very scarce 'one volume' edition, in contemporary calf boards. -
1820 History and Antiquities of KensingtonLondon: 1820The first edition of this immense topographical study of Kensington by Thomas Faulkner, illustrated with plates throughout. -
1879-1883 Our Own Country: Descriptive, Historical, PictorialLondon: 1879-1883The complete six volume first edition of this delightful and informative study of Great Britain, beautifully illustrated throughout with plates and vignettes. -
1813 An Historical and Topographical Account of Fulham; Including the Hamlet of HammersmithLondon: 1813A first edition history and topographical survey of Fulham and Hammersmith by Thomas Faulkner. -
1920-1933 8vol The Little Guides from Methuen & Co. Ltd.London: 1920-1933A collection of eight volumes from the popular series of illustrated guidebooks "The Little Guides". -
1893-1955 5vol A Collection of Studies on St. Paul's, LondonLondon: 1893-1955A smart collection of five volumes on St. Paul's Cathedral in London, with specific architectural and historical commentary. -
1800 An Historical Account of Those Parishes in the County of Middlesex Which are not Described in the Environs of London 10London: 1800The first edition of this topographical study of Middlesex, a continuation of Daniel Lysons' popular work, 'The Environs of London', bound in half calf and previously owned by George Harcourt. -
1926 2Vols The Heart of London; The London Year: A Book of Many MoodsLondon: 1926A smart two-volume collection of H. V. Morton's illustrated celebrations of London’s people, places, and seasons, complete with the very scarce original unclipped dust wrappers. -
1854 Notes and Narratives of A Six Years' Mission, Principally Among The Dens of LondonLondon: 1854A vivid 19th-century account of London’s poorest districts through Vanderkiste’s missionary encounters and social critique, this book once belonged to philanthropist and banker, Samuel Gurney. -
1879 Burnham BeechesLondon: 1879A smart second edition of this illustrated study of the beautiful Burnham Beeches from Francis George Heath. -
1896 The London Pleasure Gardens of the Eighteenth CenturyLondon: 1896A first edition of Warwick Wroth’s richly illustrated history of London’s eighteenth-century pleasure gardens, with colour plates. -
1867 Unsentimental Journeys: or, Byways of Modern BabylonLondon: 1867A very scarce first edition of this explorative study of London as the "modern Babylon" from journalist James Greenwood. -
1908 Nature Rambles in LondonLondon: 1908A smart first edition of this illustrated collection of guides to finding nature in the city of London from Kate M. Hall. -
1885 The World of London (La Societe de Londres)London: 1885A smart first edition of this commentary on London society from Count Paul Vasili who wrote on numerous European cities. -
1852 Picturesque Sketches of London Past and PresentLondon: 1852A beautifully illustrated volume exploring the past and present of London city streets from Thomas Miller. -
1946-1984 22vol A Collection of Historical and Topographical Works on London and the Surrounding AreasLondon: 1946-1984A vast collection of historical and topographical studies of the city of London, England, and its surrounding area with numerous illustrations. -
1990-2003 Village London: Past and Present; London Sketchbook: A City ObservedLondon; Singapore : 1990-2003A bright pair of illustrated guides through London, including a beautiful collection of watercolours by Graham Byfield. -
2001 London ScenesHerefordshire: 2001A very pleasing limited edition copy of this collection of wood engravings from visual artist Hellmuth Weissenborn. -
1902 London at the Coronation of King Edward VIILondon: 1902A smart copy of this photobook from the coronation of King Edward VII, presenting London during the festivities. -
c1925-1928 2vol Dear Old London & Surrey - The Playground of LondonLondon: c1925-1928Two smart volumes from the Homeland Association Ltd. of photobooks of London and Surrey. -
1914 In Dickens's LondonLondon: 1914A scarce first UK edition of this illustrated historical study of London from the days of Charles Dickens. -
c1900 London: Arcadian Book of London ViewsLondon: c1900A scarce collection of photographic views of London, being a souvenir book from the English capital city. -
c1900 Souvenir of LondonLondon: c1900A scarce souvenir photobook of views of London, with important buildings and scenes illustrated. -
c1850 New Album of London ViewsLondon: c1850A souvenir concertina book of monochrome illustrations of London views. -
c1895 La Vie de Londres Cotes PiantsParis: c1895A smart copy of this charming work by French caricaturist “Mars”, Maurice Bonvoisin, depicting London life with hand-coloured illustrations. -
1939 Britannia, Volume the First: Or, an Illustration of the Kingdom of England and Dominion of WalesLondon: 1939A bright facsimile copy of John Ogilby's innovative road atlas of England and Wales, complete with 100 reproductions. -
1889 London and its Environs: Handbook for TravellersLeipsic : 1889The seventh edition of Karl Baedeker's authoritative guidebook to London and its surrounding areas, complete with folding maps and plans. -
1784 The New Complete, & Universal History, Description, & Survey of the Cities of London & WestminsterLondon: 1784Illustrated throughout with engraved plates, this is the scarce first edition an impressive and comprehensive topographical and historical study of London. -
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1900 The Aldermen of Cripplegate Ward From A.D. 276 to A.D. 1900. Together with Some Account of the Office of Alderman, Alderman's Deputy and the Common Councilman of the City of LondonLondon: 1900A smart first edition, inscribed by the author and Lord Mayor, John James Baddeley, this privately issued volume documents the Aldermen of Cripplegate Ward. -
1850 Hand-Book of London: Past and PresentLondon: 1850A new and enlarged edition of this detailed travel handbook to the city of London, England from Peter Cunningham. -
1866 Routledge's Guide to London and its Suburbs: Comprising Descriptions of All its Points of InterestLondon: 1866A scarce new edition of this detailed travel guide to London from Routledge, with a folding map and numerous plates. -
1866 Routledge's Guide to London and its Suburbs: Comprising Descriptions of All its Points of InterestLondon: 1866A scarce new edition of this detailed travel guide to London from Routledge, with a folding map and numerous plates. -
1900 London and Its Environs: Handbook for TravellersLeipsic: 1900A smart twelfth revised edition of this illustrated travel guide to London from Baedeker, with folding maps.