Description
First edition of Old London Cries by Andrew W. Tuer.
Twelvemo, 137pp, [6pp ads]. Green marbled paper-covered boards, title in black on paper labels affixed to front cover and spine. No additional printings listed. Solid text block, faint foxing throughout, small stain to front cover. Hand-colored frontispiece of a woman crying “Flowers, penny a bunch.” Additional 52 black and white illustrations included throughout the text.
Old London Cries is a charming collection of engravings and descriptions of the street vendors and their cries that once filled the bustling streets of London. Compiled by Andrew W. Tuer, this book provides a nostalgic glimpse into the vibrant market culture of 19th-century London, capturing the sights and sounds of a bygone era.
