{"product_id":"1862-scarce-book-routledge-s-popular-guide-to-london-and-its-suburbs-map","title":"1862 Scarce Book - Routledge’s Popular Guide to London and Its Suburbs + Map","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"172\" data-end=\"291\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"172\" data-end=\"291\"\u003eA pocket London, alive with streets, smoke, and stories — a traveler’s companion from the heart of the Victorian age.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"1662\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"309\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e George Frederick Pardon.\u003cbr data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"337\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"347\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"402\"\u003eRoutledge’s Popular Guide to London and Its Suburbs.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"405\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"419\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e London, Routledge, Warne, and Routledge, Farringdon Street; New York, 56 Walker Street, 1862.\u003cbr data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"516\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"529\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Text in English.\u003cbr data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"549\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"558\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 x 4 inches.\u003cbr data-start=\"572\" data-end=\"575\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"585\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e iv, 196 pages, plus publisher’s catalogue.\u003cbr data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"631\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"643\"\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good and exceptionally well-preserved original publisher’s printed cloth binding, featuring typographic and pictorial designs to both covers, including a view of St. Paul’s Cathedral to the front and period advertisements to the rear; spine neatly lettered with decorative vignette; light, even toning and minimal wear consistent with age; a remarkably crisp and attractive example of a mid-19th century travel guide binding under a protective removable mylar cover.\u003cbr data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1075\"\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally very good; clean, tight, and remarkably fresh internally; light, natural toning; free of significant markings; complete and sound; a superior copy for a guide of this type, seldom found in such condition.\u003cbr data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1315\"\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete with numerous full-page engraved illustrations throughout, depicting London’s principal buildings and landmarks; includes the original folding map of London, present and in excellent condition; additionally enriched with period advertisements and publisher’s catalogue, offering valuable insight into Victorian commercial and urban life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1692\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1677\"\u003eEstimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e (USD 300–350).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"2494\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1712\"\u003eThe book: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis 1862 \u003cem data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1762\"\u003eRoutledge’s Popular Guide to London\u003c\/em\u003e offers a vivid and practical portrait of the Victorian metropolis at the height of its global influence. Designed as an accessible companion for both visitors and residents, it combines topographical description, historical insight, and useful advice into a compact and portable format. The inclusion of a folding map and finely engraved views transforms the volume into both a navigational tool and a visual record of London’s architectural grandeur. Equally fascinating are the period advertisements woven throughout, which capture the commercial rhythms and social customs of the time. As a physical object, the book stands as a remarkably well-preserved example of mid-19th century publishing, embodying both utility and charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2501\" data-end=\"2852\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2501\" data-end=\"2516\"\u003eThe author: \u003c\/strong\u003eGeorge Frederick Pardon (1824–1884) was a prolific English writer and editor known for his works on history, travel, and popular reference. His guides and descriptive volumes aimed to make complex urban and historical subjects accessible to a broad readership, reflecting the expanding curiosity and mobility of the Victorian public.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48344623317241,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3348\/files\/20260502london_01.jpg?v=1777730297","url":"https:\/\/mflibra.com\/products\/1862-scarce-book-routledge-s-popular-guide-to-london-and-its-suburbs-map","provider":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}