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A svrvay 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)
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About This Item
London ; New York : Routledge, 1890. 1st Edition in this form. Hardback. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Gilt vignette and series title on front cover. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Previous owner's stamp on p.[9]. Remains quite well-preserved overall.; 8vo 8"" - 9"" tall; 446 pages; Physical description: 446 p ; 20 cm. Subjects: London (England) - Description and travel - Early works to 1800. London (England) - History - 16th century - Early works to 1800. London (England) - Social life and customs - 16th century - Early works to 1800. Notes: Based on the edition of 1603. Half-title page: London under Elizabeth: a survey. Series: The Carisbrooke library ; v. 8.
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- Title
- A svrvay 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
- Author
- Stow, John (1525?-1605)
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition in this form
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- London ; New York : Routledge
- Date Published
- 1890
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