1831 A Topographical Dictionary of London and its Environs James Elmes 1st Ed

Description: Click here to see our other books! A Topographical Dictionary of London and its Environs James Elmes 1831 Whittaker, Treacher and Arnot : London 8.5" by 5.5" ix [2], 2-418pp SUMMARY An informative first edition account of the buildings of London, from a noted architect of the day. First Edition,Publishers' Original Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 0.75 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 19.99 EU Postage: £ 15.99 European Postage: £ 16.99 Asia Postage: £ 21.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 25.99 DESCRIPTION The first and only edition of this work, with a two page publisher's advertisement before the half title.Author James Elmes, architect, civil engineer and writer, gives descriptive accounts of the various public and private buildings within what he terms 'the British metropolis'. The work is presented alphabetically, in dictionary format.To the recto of the front free endpaper is both a former owner's inscription - 'D. L. Cumming' - and a contemporary owners inscription accompanied by a crest. Dated 1840, the name Perkins accompanies the crest alongside the words appearing to be 'Fumum Et Opis'; 'smoke and power'. To the verso of this page is the inscription 'C. D. Heathcote, Derby, January 11th 1887'. CONDITION In the publisher's original full cloth binding. Some marks to the boards, with bumping to extremities and spine head and tail. Slight rubbing to the spine label. Former and contemporary owner's inscriptions to both recto and verso of front free endpaper. Internally, generally firmly bound. Light spotting to first and last pages only, otherwise clean throughout. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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