Malcolm C. Salaman; Charles Holme [ed.] — London Past and Present

London, The Studio, 1916. First edition. Leather. The first edition of Malcolm C. Salaman and Charles Holme's pictorial history of London in a smart full morocco binding. The first edition of this work.Illustrated with eight coloured plates, two folding plates, a double page plate, and numerous monochrome illustrations throughout, including Hollar's map of London in 1666 which depicts the destruction caused by the fire of London. Collated with all plates present, bound without advertising leaves.Pictorial history of London published by 'The Studio', influential magazine with focus on fine arts with great influence on the Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts movements. Founded in 1893 by Charles Holme, editor. Text by Malcolm C. Salaman. Rebound in full straight up grain morocco. Externally very smart with minor shelf wear only, boards only lightly marked. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally clean, bright leaves of plates while leaves of text with some age toning, as usual with the type of paper used. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .