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[CHILDREN'S AND ILLUSTRATED BOOKS]. [LONDON]. PENNANT, Thomas (1726-1798). Some Account of London. London: Printed for Robert Faulder, 1805. 4to. Profusely illustrated with 110 full-page plates, including 3 folding plates. [426] pp. Near contemporary full diced calf, boards decoratively ruled in gilt. Rebacked to style in modern calf, burgundy gilt morocco lettering label, five raised bands, all edges marbled, original marbled endleaves (some wear, soiling to boards, text and plates foxed, a bit toned). Fine. British Olympian and Member of Parliament John Gretton's copy, with his bookplate on the fp. THE FOURTH EDITION, SIGNIFICANTLY EXPANDED AND PROFUSELY ILLUSTRATED. This marvelous title illustrates scenes, buildings, topography, costume and history of London. A classic account of pre-1800 London.