Metropolitan Improvements;
or London in the Nineteenth Century: Displayed in a Series of Engravings... by Mr. Thos. H. Shepherd... with Historical, Topographical, and Critical Illustrations, by James Elmes, M.R.I.A. Architect.
Stock Code 108546
London, Jones & Co., 1828-1829.
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The second edition of Shepherd's (1793–1864) richly illustrated topographical study of London featuring 164 engraved plates offering architectural views and scenes of city life at the epoch of the Georgian era.
Second edition, 4to (28.5 x 22 cm); engraved title pages, 164 engraved plates including plans and views of the city (lacking map); light spotting, maroon half morocco, marbled boards, gilt spine in compartments, minor rubbing to spine and corners; vi, 172, iipp.
Cf. Adams 154.
Second edition, 4to (28.5 x 22 cm); engraved title pages, 164 engraved plates including plans and views of the city (lacking map); light spotting, maroon half morocco, marbled boards, gilt spine in compartments, minor rubbing to spine and corners; vi, 172, iipp.
Cf. Adams 154.
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