Stanford Rayner [intro.] — Cries of London

London, The Art Publishing Co. 1929 . First edition. Cloth. Beautifully illustrated with tipped in colour plates, this is the first Stanford Rayner edition of Francis Wheatley's 'Cries of London' series of paintings. The first edition of this work to feature a lengthy explanatory introduction from Stanford Rayner.This work displays a series of late 18th century paintings from English portrait and landscape painter Francis Wheatley, which depict London street traders and hawkers calling out their wares.This edition presents the full set of images, accompanied by descriptive notes and commentary by Rayner, which explain the historical background, costumes, and everyday trades represented.Illustrated with sixteen tipped in plates, fourteen of which are in colour. Collated, complete.Undated; dated 1929 via the British Library. In the publisher's original cloth backed paper covered boards. Minor small tide marks to fore edge of front board. Tail of front joint starting, with board firmly held. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Very Good . Ill.: Francis Wheatley. Very Good .