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[LONDON LOW-LIFE]. How to Live in London; or, the Metropolitan Microscope, and Stranger’s Guide… And, on the Other Hand, Containing Hints to the Unwary… with a few cautionary and instructive Remarks on - Lawyers, Pawnbrokers, and Auctioneers. By Two Citizens of the World. London: Joseph Smith, 1828. Small 8vo. vi, [1]-138 pp. Publisher’s full red cloth, boards ruled in blind with blind central floral motif. Rebacked in modern red cloth, with modern brown gilt morocco lettering label (some wear, soiling to boards, hinges reinforced, some wear, soiling in text). Very good. FIRST EDITION OF THIS SCARCE BOOK ON SAFELY SEEKING PLEASURES IN REGENCY LONDON, with sections on gambling, finding lodging for visitors, horse racing, and avoiding low persons such as beggars, lawyers and auctioneers.