John Metcalf — London a to Z

London, Andre Deutsch, 1953. First edition. Paperback. A smart first edition of this guide to the city of London from airports to zebra crossings the soft cover version. The first edition in soft cover version. With decorations and in-text images throughout. Published in 1953, the year that saw thousands descend on London to watch the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, this volume is a lexicon of the city's curiosities. A delightful guide to the city of London for tourists, covering a range of activities and entertainments, railway and road guides, and social and historical sites of importance. With entries from the Albert Hall, bowler hats, and cockneys to Wimbledon and Zoos. Written by John Metcalf, an English author. Illustrated by Edward Bawden, an English painter, illustrator and graphic artist, known for his prints, book covers, posters, and garden metalwork furniture. In the original paper wraps. Externally, smart with light wear to the extremities and the odd small spot. Small closed tears to the head of the spine with a small ink stain to the rear board. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: Edward Bawden. Very Good .