Description: Click here to see our other books! Saunterings in and about London Max Schlesinger; Otto Wenckstern [trans.] 1853 Nathaniel Cooke : London 8" by 5.5" xii [1], 2-290pp SUMMARY The illustrated English translation of the travelogue of a German visiting London in the mid nineteenth century. First Edition,Illustrated,Original Binding Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 15.99 EU Postage: £ 13.99 European Postage: £ 14.99 Asia Postage: £ 18.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99 DESCRIPTION The first English language edition of this work, originally written and published in German.Illustrated with woodcuts by William McConnell.Containing wry and amusing observations of the poor and upper classes, the tradesmen and the labourer, the itinerant and the street urchins, this was initially intended for the 'profit and amusement' of the author's German countrymen. Noteworthy sections are dedicated to 'English Notions of Foreigners' and the 'Art of Knocking'.A former owner's inscription features to the front pastedown, 'D. L. Cumming'. CONDITION In the original cloth binding. Externally smart, with only minor fading to spine. Former owner's inscription to front pastedown. Offsetting to endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Light spotting to first and last few pages. Pages are otherwise clean and bright. Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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Topic: Travel
Publisher: Nathaniel Cooke
Author: Max Schlesinger; Otto Wenckstern [trans.]
Binding: Cloth
Subject: Travel & Exploration
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Region: London
Illustrator: William McConnell
Signed: No
Place of Publication: London
Year Printed: 1853
Country/Region of Manufacture: London
