Metropolitan Improvements;
or London in the Nineteenth Century: Displayed in a Series of Engravings... from Original Drawings... by Mr. Thos. H. Shepherd... with Historical, Topographical, and Critical Illustrations, by James Elmes, M.R.I.A.
Stock Code 108635
London, Jones & Co, 1827
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The first edition of Thomas Shepherd's (1793–1864) illustrated topographical study of London, including the elusive plan of Regents Park which was not opened to the public until 1835.
First edition; 4to (28.5 x 22.5 cm, 11.25 x 9 in); ownership inscription in pen to front free endpaper, engraved title pages, 80 engraved plates (offering over 160 views) including frontispiece and plan of Regents Park; light staining and spotting to plates; diced calf, gilt spine in raised bands, gilt Greek-key borders, spine faded with areas of wear, covers scuffed; vi, 172, iipp.
First edition; 4to (28.5 x 22.5 cm, 11.25 x 9 in); ownership inscription in pen to front free endpaper, engraved title pages, 80 engraved plates (offering over 160 views) including frontispiece and plan of Regents Park; light staining and spotting to plates; diced calf, gilt spine in raised bands, gilt Greek-key borders, spine faded with areas of wear, covers scuffed; vi, 172, iipp.
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