Edward Bawden John Metcalf, Peyton Skipwith / London A to Z 2016

Description: London A to Z. Author: John Metcalf, Edward Bawden, Peyton Skipwith Title: London A to Z. Publication: Thames & Hudson, 2016 Description: Paperback. New softcover in matte printed wraps .8vo. 4.4 x 0.6 x 7 inches) Text is clean and free of marks or underlining. Includes B&W illustrations. 152 pp.Fast shipping in a secure book box mailer with tracking. New. First published in 1953, the year that saw thousands descend on London to watch the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, London A to Z is a lexicon of the city's curiosities, from the Achilles statue in Hyde Park "erected by the women of England to honor (if not to resemble) the Duke of Wellington," via greyhound racing, lost property offices, and umbrellas, to zebra crossings (relative newcomers to London in 1953). Adorned throughout with Edward Bawden's beautiful and distinctive illustrations, this charmingly idiosyncratic guide brings to life with a dry humor the London and Londoners of the day. More than sixty years have passed since the volume was first published and while many sights are now lost to time, readers may be surprised to find how this vintage guide continues to capture London's quirks. A new introduction places the original publication in context, drawing the reader into 1950s London via a brief tour of the book's most curious, nostalgic, and whimsical entries.. Seller ID: 2721 Subject: British History, Travel The Anthropologists Closet offers a wide variety of non-fiction academic books that are hard to find. We have been in business since 2014. Terms All orders ship within two business days. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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