H.W. Brewer [Henry William Brewer] — Old London Illustrated

London, The Builder Ltd. 1962. Cloth. A charming new edition of Old London Illustrated, written and illustrated by prolific nineteenth century draughtsman Henry William Brewer. The ninth edition of Old London Illustrated, written and illustrated by British draughtsman Henry William Brewer. Published by The Builder in 1962. First published in 1887.In the publisher's original decorative white cloth, will all sixteen charming illustrated plates of London landmarks and views at the back of the book. Collated complete.As well as being considered one of the most respected architectural draughtsmen in Britain, Brewer was also a significant authority in the field of medieval architecture, writing extensively about it for both The Graphic and The Builder publications. This work, where Brewer takes us to various historic areas of the city, including Aldgate and London Bridge is a testament to this. In the publisher's original decorative white cloth. Externally, smart, with bright clean board and minimal marks. Slight fading to the extremities and the spine. A couple of small bookworm holes to spine. Very minor signs of shelf wear to head and tail of spine. End papers are bright and clean. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: H.W. Brewer [Henry William Brewer]. Very Good .