Publisher's Synopsis
""Medals Struck By The Corporation Of London To Commemorate Important Municipal Events, 1831-1893"" is a historical book written by Charles Welch in 1894. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the medals that were struck by the Corporation of London during the period of 1831 to 1893. These medals were created to commemorate important events in the history of the City of London, such as the opening of new buildings, the visit of important dignitaries, and other significant occasions.The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides a detailed history of the Corporation of London and its role in the city's governance. It also explores the history of medal-making in London and the various techniques used to create these commemorative medals.The second part of the book is a catalogue of the medals themselves. Each medal is described in detail, including its design, size, and the occasion for which it was struck. The book also includes illustrations of many of the medals, providing readers with a visual representation of these important historical artifacts.Overall, ""Medals Struck By The Corporation Of London To Commemorate Important Municipal Events, 1831-1893"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of London or the art of medal-making. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the past and the important events that shaped the city's history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
