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More imagesPublished by Published for the Proprietors by J. Smith [1896], [London], 1896
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122, [2], 123-308pp, [10]pp. With 20 engraved maps and plans in the text and five terminal leaves of publisher's advertisements. Contemporary brown. morocco, lettered in gilt to spine, A.E.G., marbled endpapers. Original publisher's upper wrapper bound in. A trifle rubbed and dulled. Bookplate of Guild of Women-Binders member Ma…ry Simpson Sorley to FEP, inked inscription to front blank fly-leaf: 'To Marjorie Purdy in memory of Mary Simpson Sorley. June 1947', stamp-signed monogram of Guild of Women-Binders member Florence de Rheims to rear turn-in. 'The objects aimed at in this book, which follows naturally on the original Dictionary of London, have been to give practical information to oarsmen, anglers, yachtsmen, and others directly interested in the river; to serve as a guide to the numerous strangers who annually visit the principal places on its banks; to furnish a book of reference for residents; as well as to provide in a concise form a useful handbook for those connected with the port of London and its trade.' The final edition of a singular guide to the Thames and environs compiled by Charles Culliford Boz Dickens (1837-1896), eldest son of the novelist, first published in 1879. The Guild of Women-Binders was established by bookseller and antiquary Frank Karslake (1864-1917) in 1898 to promote the work of female artisans. In addition to selling the work of established binders, such as Florence de Rheims, the society provided training opportunities. The Guild - which Tidcombe highlights was nothing of the sort, but merely a business opportunity operating for Karlake's profit (Tidcomde, Women Bookbinders 1880-1920) - ceased activities in 1904. Size: 8vo.
