London.- Stow (John) & John Stype. A Survey of the Cities of London

London.- Stow (John) & John Stype. A Survey of the Cities of London and Westminster, 2 vol., six volumes bound as 2 books, titles in red and black, 70 engraved plates and maps (some double-page or folding), woodcuts, ex-library with usual bookplates, blind-stamps to verso of some plates, moderate toning and foxing, especially to page edges, tear to central crease of map of London and Westminster, previous owners inscription to top of vol 1. title, gutters reinforced with binding tape, contemporary calf, scuffed and rubbed, some gouges, corners bumped and abraded, raised bands, titles gilt on leather labels, [ESTC T48975], folio, A. Churchill, 1720. *** First Strype Edition of John Stows encyclopedic survey of London and perhaps the most desirable. Greatly expanded from the first edition and profusely illustrated with engravings, woodcuts and fold out maps.

Estimate:£800

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