Black's Guide to London and Its Environs, Adam & Charles Black — 8th Edition

£70.50

Black's Guide to London and Its Environs, Adam & Charles Black — 8th Edition

Name: Black's Guide to London and Its Environs, Adam & Charles Black — 8th Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 4261
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Publication: Edinburgh, Adam & Charles Black, 1886.

Formatting: 8vo, pp. xv, [i], 382.

Condition Report: Good. The book is bound in its original green blind-stamped cloth, presenting exceptionally well externally with the gilt lettering and central vignettes on the front board and spine remaining notably bright and unoxidised. The cloth shows only minimal shelf-wear, largely restricted to slight rubbing at the spine extremities and corners, while the binding itself remains tight and square. Internally, the text block is clean and crisp, showing only faint age-toning typical of the era without any invasive foxing. A significant closed tear and split to the front folding "Sketch Plan of London" map is present; the tear runs nearly the entire length of the first vertical fold line adjacent to the gutter, though the map remains largely attached.

Catalogue Note: Eighth edition of the publisher's acclaimed guide to the British capital, comprehensively updated and illustrated with maps, plans, and views intended to aid the Victorian traveller. The volume contains detailed preliminary text on metropolitan omnibus routes and dedicated historical chapters, such as an extensive section on the Tower of London detailing its royal history and famous prisoners.

Nineteenth-century editions of Black's Guides have become increasingly desirable on the open market, sought after by collectors of urban topography and historians mapping the rapid development of Victorian infrastructure. While lacking any noteworthy provenance or previous ownership inscriptions, the physical preservation of the publisher's original cloth makes this a highly representative copy of a classic travel companion.

Step back into the bustling streets of Victorian London with this charming 1886 edition of Black's Guide. Designed to help the 19th-century tourist navigate the sprawling metropolis, this comprehensive handbook offers a fascinating, street-level glimpse into the past. From detailed omnibus routes to historical evaluations of landmarks like the Tower of London, it serves not just as a practical travel aid of its time, but as an invaluable time capsule for modern historians and London enthusiasts alike.

Book Condition: Good

Book Authors: Adam & Charles Black

Book Publisher: Adam & Charles Black

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Antiquarian

Genre: Travel, Exploration & Adventure

Book edition:

Signed: No

Book Pages: 382

Book Publication Year: 1886

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: Black's Guide Books

Country/region of manufacture: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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