Ward, Lock, & Tyler, London., [1873?]. First edition under this title, i.e. a reissue of Unsentimental Journeys (1867). Octavo. pp viii, 232. Twelve double-page plates. 16-page publishers' catalogue at rear. Pictorial rust-brown cloth blocked in gilt and black, bevelled edges. The author was a pioneer of investigative journalism, often working in disguise. It was dressed as a tramp that he gathered material for the book A Night in the Workhouse (1866).Front inner hinge cracked and neatly repaired. Very good indeed.

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Bookseller: Peter Ellis bookseller (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #: LONDON008377
Title: Journeys through London; or, Byways of Modern Babylon.
Author: LONDON. GREENWOOD, James
Book Condition: Used
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Ward, Lock, & Tyler, London.
Date Published: [1873?]
Keywords: london

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