London.- Brown (Thomas) Amusements Serious and Comical, Calculated for the Meridian of London, book-label 'Sum Caroli Whibley', some light browning, some light spotting or surface soiling, 19th century half roan, some loss to backstrip, wear to corners, rubbed, joints cracked but covers holding, [Wing B5051], for John Nutt, 1700 § "A Gentleman". The London Guide, and Stranger's Safeguard Against the Cheats, Swindlers, and Pickpockets...And a Glossary of Cant Terms, engraved frontispiece with small abrasion affecting few letters of imprint, some very light browning and surface soiling, gutter cracked at points with couple leaves starting to work loose, original printed boards, rebacked in roan, spine worn with loss, boards with most text faded and rather worn, joints cracked with upper cover nearly loose, for J. Bumpus, 1818, first editions; and others London related, including a defective copy of Lonon Unmask'd [?1784], 8vo & 12mo (13)
⁂ Thomas Brown (1662-1704) was a noted English satirist and Grub Street writer. His work provides a tour of London, which although not entirely rooted in fact gives an insight into London culture at the time.
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