F. Colsoni; Walter H. Godfrey — Le Guide de Londres

Cambridge, London Topographical Society, 1951. Cloth. A facsimile of this unique work on the topography of London in the Stuart era, a presentation copy from the editor, Walter Godfrey. Editor's presentation copy, inscribed to the recto of the front endpaper, 'F. W. Steer, from W. H. G, 15 April 1956&apos. Library label of Francis William Steer to the front paste down, an important archivist and antiquarian. A facsimile of this work first published in 1693, a fascinating guide to London in the seventeenth century, providing a unique insight into the capital city in the Stuart era.Main text of the work in French, commentary in English. Edited by Walter Godfrey, an architect and topographical historian.Originally written by F. Colsoni. In a quarter cloth binding with paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart, with some spotting to the boards. Bookplate to the front paste down, editor's ink inscription to the recto of the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with scattered spots to the first and last few pages. Pages are unopened to the top edge. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .