Tallis's illustrated London : in commemoration of the Great Exhibition of all Nations in 1851. by MANSFIELD, Edward Deering - 1851

1851 1ed Tallis Illustrated LONDON Great Exhibition Cathedral Crystal Palace 4v

A rare first edition of John Tallis's "Illustrated London". This book was written and illustrated in remembrance of The Great Exhibition, or Crystal Palace Exhibition, of 1851. This International festival was first of many world's fairs that would exhibit cultures and industry from around the world.

This fine, illustrated work features 158 views and descriptions of scenes and landmarks from around England and London including:

· Hyde Park, Exhibition center

· British Museum

· St. Paul's Cathedral

· St. Saviour's Church

· National Gallery

· London Railway Station

· The Tower

· Treasury building

· Richmond Hill

· The London Bridge & Docks

o Ships and sea vessels

· Parliament

· Chelsea Hospital

· London University

Item number: #12111

Price: $750

MANSFIELD, Edward Deering

Tallis's illustrated London : in commemoration of the Great Exhibition of all Nations in 1851.

London & New York: John Tallis and Co., [1851]. 1st edition

Details:

· Collation: Complete with all pages; 2 volumes in 4 tomes

o Vol. I – vii, [1], 160

o Vol. II – 161-320

o Vol. III – vii, [1], 160

o Vol. IV – 161-304

o 158 steel engraved plates

· Language: English

· Binding: Hardcover; tight & secure

· Size: ~7.5in X 5in (19cm x 13cm)

· Rare and desirable

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