Shepherd (Thomas H.) - London and Its Environs in the Nineteenth Century Illustrated By a Series of

London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century Illustrated by a Series of Views [WITH:] Metropolitan Improvements of London in the Nineteenth Century: Being a Series of Views of the New and Most Interesting Objects in the british Metropolis & its Vicinity. [Text by James Elmes.] Two volumes, 4to, Title + 160p, + iii[1], plates, pp.[vi] + 172 + plates, London: Published November 1st, 1829, by Jones & Co., Temple of the Muses.

338 engravings on 155 leaves, the first volume depicting London's 'antiquities' the second 'modern improvements'. Contemporary half calf with marbled paper sides, spines elaborately gilt. Slight wear to bindings, some foxing to engraved titles. A very good set.