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The survay of London by John Stow - 1618: containing, the originall, antiquitie, encrease, and more moderne estate of the sayd famous citie

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The survay of London: containing, the originall, antiquitie, encrease, and more moderne estate of the sayd famous citie

by John Stow

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The suruay of London: containing, the originall, antiquitie, encrease, and more moderne estate of the sayd famous citie. As also, the rule and gouernment thereof (both ecclesiasticall and temporall) from time to time. With a briefe relation of all the memorable monuments and other especiall obseruations, both in and about the same citie. Written in the yeere 1598. by Iohn Stow, citizen of London. Since then, continued, corrected and much enlarged, with many rare and worthy notes, both of venerable antiquity, and later memorie; such, as were neuer published before this present yeere 1618.
London: printed by George Purslowe, dwelling at the east end of Christs Church, 1618,
4⁰. [12], 20, [4], 21-980, [4] p.; (The 16 (pages after 966 are missing).
Editor's dedication signed: A.M., i.e. Anthony Munday. With two final contents leaves. Half-sheet *, bound between pages 20 and 21, was printed as A2.3. Variant: last line of title reads "this present yeere 1617". Signatures: [sec.]⁴ A² B⁸ C⁸(C2+*²) D-3Q⁸ 3R⁴. 4⁰. Page nos cropped; A-F4 missing A1, text begins on A2. F4 is blank
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The title page and two other leaves have been professionally repaired and strengthened. 16 pages missing at end.
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  • Publisher George Purslowe
  • Place of Publication London
  • Date Published 1618
  • Size Small quarto

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A Survay of London: Contayning the Originall Antiquity, Increase, Moderne Estate, and Description of that Citie, Written in the Year 1598

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London : George Routledge and Sons Limited , 1890. Cloth. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Type: Book N.B. Some rubbing and slight fading to binding. darkening to end papers and paste downs. (LONDON)
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A survay of London : contayning the originall, antiquity, increase, moderne estate, and description of that citie / written in the year 1598 by Iohn Stow. Edited by Henry Morley

by Stow, John (1525?-1605); Morley, Henry (1822-1894)

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London ; New York : Routledge, 1890. First Edition. Hardcover. Library copy. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Minor library marks remain. Physical description: 446 pages ; 20 cm. Series: The Carisbrooke library ; v. 8. Notes: Half-title: London under Elizabeth: a survey, by John Stow. Subjects: London (England) Description and travel ; Early works to 1800; London (England) History 16th century; London (England) Description To 1800.
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London, printed by George Purslowe, dwelling at the east end of Christs Church, 1618. . Third edition; small 4to (18 x 14.5 cm); pen inscription to title upper margin, couple of pages of the Epistle dedicatory with ink splashes (causing minor loss of text), light old browning pages 940-957, pages 951 - 976 intermittently shaved close at head, last leaf with small repairs to inner margin (not affecting text), modern contemporary style blind-stamped calf by Bernard Middleton, overall this is a very pleasing example which opens well throughout, a near-fine copy; [12], 20, [4], 21-980, [4]pp. John Stow (1525?-1605), chronicler and antiquary, formed a considerable collection of documents, charters and manuscripts relating to English history and was part of the first flowering of antiquarianism in the circle that included Camden, Lambard and Fleetwood. This was to be 'his last great publication... embodying a lifetime of loving observation and research in his native city... Stow was obviously a most… Read More
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