London History - 'Londinopolis an Historicall or Perustration of The City of London' by Jam. Howel Esq. 1657 First Edition Book - sub titled; The Imperial Chamber, and Chief Emporium of Great Britain Whereunto is added another of the City of Westminster with The Courts of Justice, Antiquities, and new buildings thereunto belonging" Giving interesting account about London Bridge, old St Paul's Cathedral detailing each Ward etc. Complete with double-page engraved view of London by Wenceslaus Hollar, clearly depicting Shakespeare's Globe Theatre. Pagination is all over the place but the book is complete. In quality gold leather binding, size 7" x 10". Note: There are two previous owner's bookplates, one of which is that of (*William Stirling Maxell). Sir William Stirling-Maxwell (1818-1878), was a Scottish historical writer, art historian and politician. He was Chancellor of the University of Glasgow from 1875 until his death, and was also a Knight of the Thistle, considered the highest honour that can be conferred by the Crown in Scotland