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"one of the most generally appreciated topographical series of the century" (Adams)
Metropolitan Improvements; of London in the Nineteenth Century:
- Author: SHEPHERD, Thomas Hosmer; and James ELMES
- Publication place: London,
- Publisher: Jones & Co. Temple of the Muses,
- Publication date: 1828
- Physical description: Two volumes. Quarto. Additional engraved title-page to each volume; one engraved plan of Regent's Park, and 156 engraved views on 29 sheets to volume one; 168 engraved views on 70 sheets to volume II, some occasionally heavy spotting; contemporary red morocco, marbled paper panels, gilt, all edges gilt.
- Dimensions: 265 by 210mm (10.5 by 8.25 inches).
- Inventory reference: 18593
Notes
Bound from the original 41 quarto numbers, or eight parts, with two views per plate. Also available in 80 weekly octavo numbers with a single view per plate.
Thomas Hosmer Shepherd (1793 – 1864) came to prominence when in 1826, when Jones & Co. commissioned a series of views of London's newest buildings, streets, and squares from him for inclusion in 'Metropolitan Improvements' (1827), as here. His now familiar images were subsequently reworked and re-issued for Charles Frederick Partington's 'Natural History and Views of London' (1835) and Charles Knight's 'London' (1841–4).
Thomas Hosmer Shepherd (1793 – 1864) came to prominence when in 1826, when Jones & Co. commissioned a series of views of London's newest buildings, streets, and squares from him for inclusion in 'Metropolitan Improvements' (1827), as here. His now familiar images were subsequently reworked and re-issued for Charles Frederick Partington's 'Natural History and Views of London' (1835) and Charles Knight's 'London' (1841–4).
Provenance
Provenance: With a few sheets of twentieth century notes tipped-in to the front of volume II.
Bibliography
- Adams, 'London Illustrated 1643-1851', 1983, 154
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