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34 chromolithograph plates including 2 chromolithograph title pages, with numerous woodblock engravings. Volume I covers English life through the reign of Richard III and volume 2 from the accession of Henry VII through the nineteenth century.Pages are discoloured with age and worn in the margins with some water staining at the edges, content is mostly undamaged.
Occasional marking, bumps and small tears to covers and spine. Rubbing to edges. Contents otherwise clean and bindings tight.
Volume 1 contains 4 books, as follows:
Book 1: Before the Conquest
Book 2: From the Norman Conquest to the death of King John 1066 - 1216
Book 3: Henry III to Richard II 1216 - 1399
Book 4: Henry IV to Richard III 1399 - 1484
Volume 2 contains 4 books, as follows:
Book 5: Henry VII to Elizabeth I 1485 - 1603
Book 6: James I to End of the Stuarts 1603 - 1688
Book 7: Revolution & Civil War to George II 1688 - 1760
Book 8: The Last 100 years
Note:This set is heavy, 6kg, Arrangements can be negotiated for the most cost… Read More

Illustrated with numerous engravings from the most authentic sources'. Popular Edition of Thornbury's great history of London. A street by street, sight by sight account of the city in the late 19th century and its history since Roman times. The First two volumes were written and published by Thornbury in 1872. Following Thornbury's death from exhaustion, the subsequent four volumes were completed by Edward Walford. Very good selection of historical images, including portraits and historical scenes, elements of Norden's maps and terrific contemporary engravings of London streets and architecture.
Vol 2 cover damaged.
Occasional marking, bumps and small tears to covers and spine. Rubbing to edges. Tanning to pages. Owners mark to frontispiece of each volume. Contents otherwise clean and bindings tight.
Note: This set is heavy, 10kg, Arrangements can be negotiated for the most cost effective method of delivery.