Mayhew's Characters
c 1960's.
Spring Books
, London, England
Originally written by Henry Mayhew in 1851, this reprint is an accurate edition of Mayhew's interviews with thousands of the people then to be found on London streets. '' In its immensely rich and varied material from the lips of the people themselves, it reflects the comedy and the tragedy of the Victorian streets.''
$28.00
Specifications
| Author | Quenell, Peter (Editor) |
| Illustrator | Illustrated by Henry Mayhew |
| Publisher | Spring Books |
| Place Published | London, England |
| Year Published | c 1960's |
| Date of First Edition or Edition Notes |
Reprint |
| Size | 8vo (Octavo) |
| Chapters | XLIV |
| Pages | 360pp |
Condition Report
| Cover | Excellent Condition - Note: Done in light olive green cloth , the title is on a firm spine in gold that is very slightly light faded but the edges and corners are not bumped or bruised. The unclipped dust wrapper is also very good with slight corner chipping and is now protected in removable clear archival covering as well. - With Dust Wrapper |
| Overall | Excellent Condition - Note: Internally the book is in an excellent state, devoid of any faults or page soiling or damage with no foxing or notations either. Difficult to date this reprint though the twelve drawn illustrations remain fresh and interesting and are meant to be accurately reproduced from Mayhew's drawings of 1851 selected from his 'London Labour And The London Poor'. |