Hugh Phillips The Thames in about 1750. Published London: Collins, 1951. Hardback, quarto format, no dustjacket (as issued). Original binding of quarter beige cloth parchment over marbled paper with gilt lettering to label spine. Top page edge gilt. Illustrated after contemporary engravings. Edition limited to 200 numbered copies, of which this is number 158. Signed by the author to the front blank. The book is in very good condition in very good condition covers with boards just slightly warped. Slipcase present and in good condition but very faded to edges, split with some loss to both top and bottom edge.