London has always been more that a capital city, and this collection of writings which reflect not merely a sense of place, but the teeming variety of the town which prompted Samuel Johnson to declare - "When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life". Essays are seen through the eyes of foreigners as varied as Talleyrand and Dostoevsky, Lenin and Mazzini, we see criminal London, low life and high life, beggars, politicians, royal families, intellectuals and animals. From "Black Beauty" to Virginia Woolf and from William Wordsworth to Peter Simple this anthology is a varied collection of work.
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Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Very Good. London has always been more that a capital city, and this collection of writings which reflect not merely a sense of place, but the teeming variety of the town which prompted Samuel Johnson to declare - "When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life". Essays are seen through the eyes of foreigners as varied as Talleyrand and Dostoevsky, Lenin and Mazzini, we see criminal London, low life and high life, beggars, politicians, royal families, intellectuals and animals. From "Black Beauty" to Virginia Woolf and from William Wordsworth to Peter Simple this anthology is a varied collection of work. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. N° de réf. du vendeur GOR001687225
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Vendeur : Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Royaume-Uni
Etat : Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. N° de réf. du vendeur 50142065-20
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Vendeur : Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Royaume-Uni
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Vendeur : BoundlessBookstore, Wallingford, Royaume-Uni
Etat : Good. First edition. DJ will be clean and have at most light wear. Book will have been read but remains in excellent condition. Clean and tight binding. Cover may show slight wear. Contents will be clean and free from markings. N° de réf. du vendeur 9999-99986500655
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Vendeur : HPB-Red, Dallas, TX, Etats-Unis
hardcover. Etat : Acceptable. Connecting readers with great books since 1972. Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have condition issues including wear and notes/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! N° de réf. du vendeur S_367407351
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Vendeur : HPB-Ruby, Dallas, TX, Etats-Unis
hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! N° de réf. du vendeur S_480464776
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Vendeur : Godley Books, Hyde, Royaume-Uni
Hard Cover. Etat : Very Good (+). Etat de la jaquette : Good (+). First Edition. No marks or inscriptions. A very clean very tight copy with unmarked black cloth boards, very slight tanning to page edges and no bumping to corners. Dust jacket not price clipped or marked with tape repair to upper rear edge and rubbing to corners. 493pp. A colection of stories about London put together by AN Wilson. We do not use stock photos, the picture displayed is of the actual book for sale. Every one of our books is in stock in the UK ready for immediate delivery. Size: 9.5 x 6.25 inches. N° de réf. du vendeur 027982
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Vendeur : Greener Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Hardcover. Etat : Used; Good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books. N° de réf. du vendeur mon0000776874
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Vendeur : BookLovers of Bath, Peasedown St. John, BATH, Royaume-Uni
Hardback in Dust Wrapper. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. Condition Notes: A little wear to the edges of the dust wrapper. Pages lightly age-tanned, more heavily so at the margins; First edition (first printing). Hardback. Dust wrapper over black boards with white titles to the spine; Measures 9½" x 6¼" (1.3 kg); pp (xviii) 493; Index; Includes: List of works consulted; Index of authors; || The book is on the shelf, ready to be appropriately packed, and posted from the pastoral paradise of Peasedown St. John, Bath, by a real bookseller in a real book shop - with my personal guarantee and beady eye on the Consumer Contracts Regulations. REMEMBER! Buying my copy means the book shop Jack Russells get their supper! My Book #199325 ||. N° de réf. du vendeur 199325
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Vendeur : Campbell Llibres, Barcelona, B, Espagne
Encuadernación de tapa dura. Etat : Bien. Etat de la jaquette : Bien. Fair condition, no damages. N° de réf. du vendeur 012461
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