The Perambulator ; or Reference and Guide to the Cities of London and Westminster, and their Environs (Pigot's Permabulator)

London: J. Pigot, ( 1831). 1st ed., octavo, pp 271, some fishing and off-setting to edges of title-page, creasing to upper corners earlier pages. Leather binding lettered 'Pigot & Co's Metropolitan Perambulator' upper board, professionally restored original leather boards laid over, new leather spine with gilt lettering and rules, new endpapers, . N.d. (1831). Previous owner's signature upper title. Very good condition. Scarce.

Includes history and descriptive account of London and environs, details of coaches, list of streets, squares, lanes, places, churches, schools, public buildings, etc. "The principles aimed at the compilation of the Perambulator have been portability, perspicuity, and conciseness..." [Preface]. Item #101979

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