"Clubs and Club Life in London" by John Timbs – Chatto & Windus, Victorian Leather Bound

"Clubs and Club Life in London" by John Timbs – Chatto & Windus, Victorian Leather Bound

£475.00
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"Clubs and Club Life in London" by John Timbs – Chatto & Windus, Victorian Leather Bound
  • "Clubs and Club Life in London" by John Timbs – Chatto & Windus, Victorian Leather Bound
  • "Clubs and Club Life in London" by John Timbs – Chatto & Windus, Victorian Leather Bound
  • "Clubs and Club Life in London" by John Timbs – Chatto & Windus, Victorian Leather Bound
  • "Clubs and Club Life in London" by John Timbs – Chatto & Windus, Victorian Leather Bound
  • "Clubs and Club Life in London" by John Timbs – Chatto & Windus, Victorian Leather Bound
  • "Clubs and Club Life in London" by John Timbs – Chatto & Windus, Victorian Leather Bound
  • "Clubs and Club Life in London" by John Timbs – Chatto & Windus, Victorian Leather Bound
  • "Clubs and Club Life in London" by John Timbs – Chatto & Windus, Victorian Leather Bound
  • "Clubs and Club Life in London" by John Timbs – Chatto & Windus, Victorian Leather Bound
  • "Clubs and Club Life in London" by John Timbs – Chatto & Windus, Victorian Leather Bound
  • "Clubs and Club Life in London" by John Timbs – Chatto & Windus, Victorian Leather Bound
  • "Clubs and Club Life in London" by John Timbs – Chatto & Windus, Victorian Leather Bound
  • "Clubs and Club Life in London" by John Timbs – Chatto & Windus, Victorian Leather Bound
  • "Clubs and Club Life in London" by John Timbs – Chatto & Windus, Victorian Leather Bound
  • "Clubs and Club Life in London" by John Timbs – Chatto & Windus, Victorian Leather Bound
  • "Clubs and Club Life in London" by John Timbs – Chatto & Windus, Victorian Leather Bound
  • "Clubs and Club Life in London" by John Timbs – Chatto & Windus, Victorian Leather Bound
  • "Clubs and Club Life in London" by John Timbs – Chatto & Windus, Victorian Leather Bound
  • "Clubs and Club Life in London" by John Timbs – Chatto & Windus, Victorian Leather Bound
  • "Clubs and Club Life in London" by John Timbs – Chatto & Windus, Victorian Leather Bound
  • "Clubs and Club Life in London" by John Timbs – Chatto & Windus, Victorian Leather Bound
  • "Clubs and Club Life in London" by John Timbs – Chatto & Windus, Victorian Leather Bound
  • "Clubs and Club Life in London" by John Timbs – Chatto & Windus, Victorian Leather Bound
  • "Clubs and Club Life in London" by John Timbs – Chatto & Windus, Victorian Leather Bound
  • "Clubs and Club Life in London" by John Timbs – Chatto & Windus, Victorian Leather Bound
  • "Clubs and Club Life in London" by John Timbs – Chatto & Windus, Victorian Leather Bound
  • "Clubs and Club Life in London" by John Timbs – Chatto & Windus, Victorian Leather Bound
  • "Clubs and Club Life in London" by John Timbs – Chatto & Windus, Victorian Leather Bound
  • "Clubs and Club Life in London" by John Timbs – Chatto & Windus, Victorian Leather Bound
  • "Clubs and Club Life in London" by John Timbs – Chatto & Windus, Victorian Leather Bound
  • "Clubs and Club Life in London" by John Timbs – Chatto & Windus, Victorian Leather Bound
  • "Clubs and Club Life in London" by John Timbs – Chatto & Windus, Victorian Leather Bound
"Clubs and Club Life in London" by John Timbs – Chatto & Windus, Victorian Leather Bound

"Clubs and Club Life in London" by John Timbs – Chatto & Windus, Victorian Leather Bound

£475.00

A Window into Victorian London's Social World — Bound in Dark Leather & Gilt

Set this volume on a shelf, and it announces itself immediately: dark brown leather, gilt lettering to the spine, and the bold emblem of "Beef & Liberty" to the front board — the rallying cry of traditional English club culture. Open it, and you step into the coffee houses, taverns, and gentlemen's clubs of 18th and 19th-century London, guided by John Timbs, one of the Victorian era's most prolific chroniclers of English social life.

Published by Chatto & Windus — one of the most respected literary imprints of the period — this edition is illustrated throughout with engraved scenes of historic London locations, making it as visually compelling as it is historically rich. A natural choice for collectors of antique books, London history, or decorative leather-bound volumes, and an equally strong statement piece for a study, library, or period interior.

Publication Details

  • Title: Clubs and Club Life in London
  • Author: John Timbs
  • Publisher: Chatto & Windus
  • Format: Leather-bound volume with engraved illustrations
  • Dimensions: 9.2 × 6 × 2.5 inches
  • Origin: England

Why This Volume

  • "Beef & Liberty" emblem to front board — an instantly recognisable symbol of English club culture, adding strong decorative and historical character
  • Engraved illustrations throughout — detailed scenes of historic London locations, far superior in quality to later photographic reproductions
  • Chatto & Windus imprint — a mark of Victorian publishing quality and literary credibility
  • Structurally sound binding — intact and firm, ready for display without restoration
  • Rich social history content — covers London's clubs, coffee houses, taverns, and hostelries across two centuries

Condition

Good antique condition consistent with age. The dark brown leather boards and spine show visible wear, rubbing, and marks — the honest patina of a well-travelled Victorian volume. The binding remains intact and structurally sound. Interior pages show heavy foxing throughout, clearly visible in the photographs and typical for books of this period. A highly displayable and historically interesting piece. Please refer to the photographs, which form part of the description.

Category

Rare Books & Manuscripts  |  Victorian Illustrated Books  |  London History  |  Decorative Library Objects

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A characterful piece of Victorian London history in a striking leather binding — add to basket or contact us to enquire.

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