A survey of the cities of London and Westminster, and the borough of Southwark. Containing the original, antiquity, increase, present state and government of those cities. Written at first in the year 1598. Corrected, improved, and very much enlarged, in the year 1720, by John Strype ... The survey and history brought down to the present time ... The life of the author, written by Mr. Strype is prefixed ... added, an appendix of certain tracts, discourses, and remarks on the state of the city of London.

Main entry:

Stow, John, 1525?-1605.

Title & Author:

Edition:

6th ed.

Publication:

London, Printed for W. Innys and J. Richardson 1754-55.

Description:

2 volumes 132 plates (some folded) including maps, plans 43 cm

Notes:
On t.p. of v.1: ... Written at first in the year 1698[sic].
On t.-p. of v.1:...Written at first in the year 1698[!]

Subject:

Travel.
London (England) Description and travel Early works to 1800.
London (England) History To 1600.
Londres (Angleterre) Descriptions et voyages Ouvrages avant 1800.
Londres (Angleterre) Histoire Jusqu'à 1600.
England London.
London (England) Description and travel

Form/genre:

Early works.
History.

Added entries:

Strype, John, 1643-1737.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 74759
Call No.: IDX GF2320 GF2321; ID:86-B12950
Copy: v.1
Status: Available

Location: Library main 74758
Call No.: IDX GF2320 GF2321; ID:86-B12950
Copy: v.2
Status: Available

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