Microcosm by William Henry Pyne. Benjamin Blom, Inc. reprint edition published in 1971.

This hardcover edition combines the original two-volume 1806 work into one complete volume.

A beautifully illustrated reference featuring hundreds of detailed black-and-white reproductions depicting British trades, agriculture, manufacturing, military life, rural occupations, transportation, and everyday scenes from early 19th-century Great Britain.

Bound in original brown cloth boards with gilt and green lettering on the spine. Book is in very good vintage condition with a tight binding and clean, unmarked pages. No writing, highlighting, bookplates, or library markings. Covers show light shelf and handling wear consistent with age.

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An excellent addition to any collection of British history, decorative arts, printmaking, engraving, landscape design, architecture, or antiquarian reference books.

A scarce Benjamin Blom reprint of this classic illustrated work.