Wilson, Effingham
Effingham Wilson (September 28, 1785 - June 9, 1868) was a British publisher and bookseller based in London. He was born in Yorkshire and raised in part by his uncle, Dr. Thomas Hutchinson, an antiquarian, man of letters, and friend of William and Dorothy Wordsworth. Wilson displayed an entrepreneurial spirit and understanding of popular demand from a young age, founding Railway Magazine, the first railway-themed journal, after being among the earliest rail passengers into London. Wilson published a wide range of works, including poetry, literature, politics, and religion. He was known for publishing works that others considered too politically dangerous, including religious and political dissenters. Wilson was well-connected with the literary and intellectual circles of early Victorian Britian, being close friends with Walter Bagehot and George Birkbeck, and corresponding with Charles Dickens and John Stuart Mill, among others.
Iconic View of Victorian London.
A Balloon View of London [As Seen from Hempstead].
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This is a spectacular example of John Henry Banks' iconic 1851 bird's-eye view of London, published by Effingham Wilson. The magnificent view illustrates countless individual buildings, a monumental accomplishment. It was produced in conjunction with the 1851 Crystal Palace Exhibition, considered the first world's fair. (more details)