The book of shops / verses by Edward Verrall Lucas ; illustrated by Francis D. Bedford
RA Collection: Book
Record number
11/1873
Author
Imprint
London: Grant Richards, 9 Henrietta St., Covent Garden, WC., [1899]
General Note
Illustrated half-title, t.p., and "Contents" page.
Twenty-two colour relief-printed full-page illustrations.
The book carries no publication date. Date of publication suggested by the Bodleian Library.
The front pastedown carries the light blue booksellers label of: `D.B. Friend & Co., 77 Western Road Brighton and 56 Church Road, Hove.'
Contents
Bookseller -- Baker -- Confectioner -- Butcher -- Fishmonger -- Watchmaker -- Athletic outfitter -- Poulterer -- Basket-makers -- Ironmonger -- Chemist -- Bird-fancier -- Milliner -- Fireworks -- Post-office -- Hot-potatoes -- Toy-shop -- Fruit-stalls -- Hair-cutter -- Pa's bank -- Market -- Kerbstone-merchants -- Village store -- Fair.
Binding Note
Illustrated paper covered boards with red cloth tape to spine. Lettered in gilt on spine: `The Book of Shops'
Subject
Illustrated books
Trades
Urban life
Picture books
Chromoxylography
Trades
Urban life
Picture books
Chromoxylography
