Bidspirit auction | Wilkinson's Londina Illustrata - Volume

Wilkinson's Londina Illustrata - Volume 1 with 125 Engravings - This first volume with 125 engravings is Robert Wilkinson's Londina Illustrata, Graphic and Historic Memorials of Monasteries, Churches, Chapels, Schools, Charitable Foundations, ; Palaces, Halls, Courts, Processions, Places of Early Amusement and Modern & Present Theatres, in the Cities and Suburbs of London & Westminster . The work was published in 1819 in London by the author. This is a large paper edition with 125 engravings. The listing is for volume one only of the work. It is bound in contemporary paneled calf and gilt. Provenance: William Randolph Hearst auction ticket loosely inserted, Hammer Galleries NY. Bookplate of Clarence S. Bement to front pastedown. Paper Size: ~ 13 1/4” by 16 3/4” Paper Type or Special Features: Volume 1 with 125 Engravings