London Characters: Illustrations of the Humour, Pathos, and Peculiarities of London Life.
SKU: 11004
Entertaining look at Victorian London. Mayhew (and others) observed folks about town and wrote these witty sketches. Chapters include "Scenes in Court," "Outsiders of Society and Their Homes in London," "Opposite a Cabstand," "Housekeeping in Belgravia" and suchlike. All is accompanied by funny drawings by W. S. Gilbert and others. This book is X-Library. Front board joint is taped inside, spine is cocked. Chatto & Windus, London. 1874. Hb. USED. $15.00
$15.00