Edward Walford — Londoniana

London, Hurst and Blackett, Publishers , 1879. Cloth. A first edition two-volume collection of historical anecdotes and facts about London, from Edward Walford. The first edition. Complete in two volumes. In the original cloth bindings.  These volumes provide a charming series of historical sketches of London, most of which have appeared previously in the columns of publications such as the Times, Builder, Once a Week and City Press.Includes passages on the irregular marriage laws of May Fair, events and descriptions of Hyde Park, annals of St. Paul"s, pollution of the Thames, a walk around the Savoy and more. From Edward Walford, an English magazine editor who is perhaps best known for carrying out the final four volumes of 'Old and New London&apos. He also compiled numerous educational, biographical and touristic works. In the original cloth bindings. Externally, smart, with fading to the spines and rubbing and bumping to the extremities. Marks to the rear board of Vol I. Internally, binding failed to a section in Vol I from pages 225-256, however leaves are neatly detached and are present. Binding to Vol II is generally firm, with some tenderness towards the centre. These issues are largely due to binding used. Pages are generally bright and clean, with the odd spots, heaviest to the first and last few leaves. Contemporary ink inscription to both contents pages. Good . Ill.: None. Good .