Bryant Lillywhite (13 results)

Condition: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Near fine book and jacket.

1st edition. Good cloth copy only; gilt-blocked title to spine. Spine and back cover loose. Text remains clear and without blemish. Physical description; 696 pp.,illustrations (some color), color coats of arms, facsimiles 26 cm. Subjects; Signs and signboards England London. Social life and customs. Directories. 1 Kg. …

1st edition. Good cloth copy only; gilt-blocked title to spine. Spine and back cover loose. Text remains clear and without blemish. Physical description; 696 pp.,illustrations (some color), color coats of arms, facsimiles 26 cm. Subjects; Signs and signboards England London. Social life and customs. Directories. 1 Kg. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 250 x 150 mm. xviii, 696 pp., 25 illustrations, 5 in colour. [ISBN: 978-0049421011] C1othbound. Ex-library with usual internal stamps etc. Else a very good copy with no external library markings.

Cloth. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. xx, 696pp, 5 colour plates, 20 b/w, fine copy in a fine dw in slipcase, owner's book plate on fep. Lists with approx dates, and explains the meaning and background of, but does not illustrate (with a few exceptions), over 17,000 signs. Size: 8vo.

Hardback. Bryant Lillywhite, GEORGE ALLEN AND UNWIN LTD. Author: Bryant LillywhiteBinding: HardbackPublished: GEORGE ALLEN AND UNWIN LTD, 1972Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis comprehensive historical reference chronicles the fascinating evolution of London's iconic signage. It meticulously documents the diverse array of signs, from their earliest appearances through the mid-nineteenth century, offering a unique perspective on the city's visual culture. Bryant Lillywhite presents an authoritative and richly detailed account, illustrating how these ubiquitous markers reflected social, commercial, and artistic changes across centuries. Readers will discover the stories behind forgotten emblems and the significance of their design, gaining a deeper appreciation for the urban landscape's historical layers. This essential volume serves as an invaluable resource for historians, urban enthusiasts, and anyone captivated by the intricate tapestry of London's past. Hardback.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Book measures 26x16cm, 695pp. Bound in original publishers green cloth, with gilt title lettering. Binding in fine condition. Dust jacket lightly rubbed. Jacket in near fine condition. Internally, pages clean, fine. A very good clean copy.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. 858pp hardback, brown cloth gilt, substantial book with large text-block sl bowed, few marks to boards.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First edition 1963. Signed presentation from the author on title page. Plates throughout. Page edges foxed, else very good in slightly darkened and lightly marked dustwrapper. Generally a very good copy. Plates throughout. (illustrator). Signed by Author(s).…

Hardback. A reference book of London signs from earliest times to about the mid-nineteenth century. 714pp, 25 plates (5 coloured) Allen & Unwin, London 1972. Very good ex-library copy in dust jacket.

Cloth. Condition: Good +. Very Good -. (1963), 858pp, illus., usual lib. markings, slight soiling to pg edges, ffep removed, front hinge starting to loosen, front dj flap cut up, tape marks to eps, slight shelfwear. Ex-Library.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Minor edge wear to top and bottom of jacket and spine, old tape marks to inside back flap, two old tape marks affecting back brown cloth boards, faint old label mark affecting title page, some dust soiling affecting page edges, professional repairs to torn page edges on pages 627 - 630. Not price clipped, no inscriptions, internally clean tight and square, 24 pp b&w plates, overall an excellent copy of this scarce book. 858pp. Invaluable to the London historian and topographer. Jacket design by W. H. Bunbury (illustrator).…