About this title: Here, through the eyes of its inhabitants, Donald Thomas portrays the nineteenth-century underworld -- one of 'night houses' and cigar divans, of street people and entertainers. The underworld was sheltered by an underclass, united with it in a hatred of the police. In its rookeries and padding-kens, gin shops and taverns, hard by the fashionable ...
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: John Murray Publishers Ltd
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780719563423ISBN:0719563429
Description: Good. This is an EX-LIBRARY COPY. We only offer carefully selected, quality books, in this category. The normal stamps and labels may be present and the front flysheet has been tidily removed. The supplying library will benefit financially from your purchase. This book is in GOOD overall condition. It shows signs of having been read and has general light wear to the cover, spine and pages. read more
Description: Very Good. Former Library book. Great condition for a used book! Minimal wear. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 353 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: NYU Press
Date Published: 1998
ISBN-13:9780814782385ISBN:0814782388
Description: Good. Good Condition. Reasonable wear. Still very usable. Clean, mark-free interior! SHIPS W/IN 24 HOURS! FREE INSURANCE on all orders! E-mail notification! Careful, thorough packaging. Fast, personal service. No hassle, full refund return policy! COMBINE SHIPPING-TENS OF THOUSANDS OF OTHER BOOKS/CDs/MOVIES AVAILABLE! read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: John Murray Publishers Ltd
Date Published: 04/09/2003
ISBN-13:9780719563423ISBN:0719563429
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: John Murray Publishers Ltd
Date Published: 04/09/2003
ISBN-13:9780719563423ISBN:0719563429
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: John Murray Publishers Ltd
Date Published: 04/09/2003
ISBN-13:9780719563423ISBN:0719563429
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: John Murray Publishers Ltd
Date Published: 1998
ISBN-13:9780719553936ISBN:0719553938
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: John Murray Publishers Ltd
Date Published: 12/03/1998
ISBN-13:9780719553936ISBN:0719553938
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Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: New York University Press, NY
Date Published: 1998
ISBN-13:9780814782385ISBN:0814782388
Description: Augustus Egg. Fine in Very Good jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Black Binding w/gold spine lettering, 346 pgs including Index. Tight Clean Copy >no names/marks read more
Description: 346 pp. many illustrations in b/w and line. A study of crime and punishment in Victorian times. A good copy in creased pictorial card covers. ISBN 07195539338. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: John Murray Publishers Ltd
Date Published: 2003-09-04
ISBN-13:9780719563423ISBN:0719563429
Description: Used; Good. Spine is slightly creased. Cover slightly creased. Old price sticker on cover. clean text tight binding shelf wear on cover there are some stains on the outside of the page edges. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: JOHN MURRAY PUBLISHERS LTD
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780719557293ISBN:0719557291
Description: Published by John Murray Publishers Ltd in 1999. Paperback. Number of pages: 352. Condition: Very Good. May show some slight signs of wear. Shipped from UK. Delivery is usually 2-3 working days from order by Royal Mail, International Delivery is by Airmail. read more
Description: Very good. Rich in anecdote and vividly recounted, the book describes a world defined by night houses and cigar divans populated by street people-thieves and beggars, cheats, forgers, and pickpockets, preying on rich and poor alike, a community by its deep h. read more
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: John Murray Publishers Ltd, London, United Kingdom
Date Published: 1998
ISBN-13:9780719553936ISBN:0719553938
Description: Good in n/a jacket. Hardcover. Sound, clean & very nice copy, hint of edgewear. Jacket is bright & clean, light rubbing/edgewear. Not price clipped. read more
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