This original work, which has long been in full preparation for
publication, is especially intended as a useful and indispensable pocket
companion to every visitor to the Metropolis during the Great Exhibition of
1851.
*** Separate Editions of the book issued in the French and German
Languages, price 6d. each extra.
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"Contains much useful information for residents as well as visitors. It
has also a good Map, and is very moderate in price."--_English
Churchman._
"A very useful companion throughout the streets and sights of
London."--_Lady's News._
"The distinguishing excellences of this guide are, that it is cheap, and
that it is written especially for the benefit of the visitors to London
during the Great Exhibition."--_Standard of Freedom._
"A publication prompted by the Great Exhibition: it is a plain and
business-like affair, giving a good deal of information upon various
subjects connected with the comfort of visitors, as well as directions
for sight-seeing."--_Spectator._
"This hand-book contains the most complete information connected with the
localities, customs, public buildings, amusements, and resources of the
capital city of this kingdom; and for travellers or foreigners we say it
is an indispensable work, if they desire to possess an accurate knowledge
of London during their visit to the Great Exhibition."--_Mark-lane
Express._
"Unquestionably the most useful little work of its sort we have met with.
It abounds with accurate, ample, and valuable information respecting
London and its suburbs. We know of no more interesting or cheaper
publication."--_Catholic Standard._
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_Price, on a large sheet, only 6d.; in case, 1s. 6d.; or on roller,
varnished, 3s. 6d.,_
GILBERT'S KEY TO LONDON,
ON ONE LARGE SHEET;
Containing particulars of its Palaces, Public Buildings, Religious
Edifices, Hospitals, Inns of Court, Parks, Gardens, Bridges, Museums,
Literary Institutions, Theatres, Public Amusements, Exhibitions, Cab Fares,
Railway Stations, Ambassadors, Bankers, Hotels, Docks, Arcades, Private
Galleries, Curiosities, Churches and Chapels, Cab, Omnibus, and Coach Rules
and Laws, Omnibus Routes, Environs, Post-offices, Steamers, Foreign Money
Tables, &c.
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_Price, coloured and mounted in cloth case for the pocket, only 1s.; or
paper case, 6d.; in sheet, 4d._
GILBERT'S MAP OF LONDON,
BEAUTIFULLY ENGRAVED ON STEEL,
WITH A KEY TO THE STREETS AND PUBLIC BUILDINGS.
* * * * * *
THE GREAT EXHIBITION IN 1851.
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_Just Published, size of the Engraving 18 inches by 10, printed on paper,
size 21 inches by 14½,_
GILBERT'S NEW PICTORIAL VIEW
OF THE
CRYSTAL PALACE,
FOR THE
GREAT INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION, 1851.
With several Hundred Scenic and Characteristic Figures, beautifully and
accurately Drawn from the Official Documents,
BY JOSEPH PAXTON, ESQ., F.L.S.
_With Statistical Details in English, French, and German._
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