The History of the Great Plague in London, in the Year 1665, Daniel Defoe, 1832

Daniel Defoe frequently published under a different pen name, and in this case the book is attributed 'By a Citizen'. This printing features his portrait as a frontispiece. This book tells the story of the last major epidemic of the bubonic plague to occur in England, which killed an estimated 100,00 people, almost a quarter of London's population.

The History of the Great Plague in London, in the Year 1665; Containing Observations and Memorials of the Most Remarkable Occurrences, Both Public and Private, During that Dreadful Period. By a Citizen, who lived the whole time in London (aka Daniel Defoe). A New edition, with an Introductory Preface.

Published by Renshaw and Rush, and James Gilbert, London, 1832. First printing of this edition.

A good copy, bound in contemporary calf leather to spine and corners, with marbled paper over boards. Covers bumped, scuffed, and worn. Loss to head of spine. Ex-library - St James Church, with labels, stamps, and inscription to endpapers. Cracked inner hinges, but all still bound. Rear blank endpaper with torn edge.

Frontispiece with marginal edge tear and show-through mark from library stamp. Text is good throughout - all clear and legible with scattered spotting, and with many finger marks, meaning it has been a well-read book. 

Text in English. 

vii + 311pp.

Weight approximately 306g (unpacked). 

Approximate dimensions: 

183mm high x 112mm wide x 22mm deep.