Transcription: Microcosm of London. Vol. I. R. Ackermann's Repository of Arts No. 101 Strand. T. Bensley, printer, Bolt Court, Fleet STreet, London.
The whole title is printed within scenes of London, including images of Big Ben and St. Paul's Cathedral.
"Bartholomew Fair." Hand-colored aquatint by Auguste Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson.
A huge crown gathers in nighttime London, watching plays and shows or riding on carnival rides.
"House of Commons." Hand-colored aquatint by Auguste Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson.
Men seated in a semi-circle listening to someone speak, as others look on from the balcony.
"Hospital, Middlesex." Hand-colored aquatint by Auguste Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson.
People lie in beds in a spare room while a nurse dries sheets by the fire.
"India House, the sale room." Hand-colored aquatint by Auguste Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson.
Men scribble on sheets of paper and raise their hands to bid as light streams into the room from a skylight.
"Lloyd's subscription room." Hand-colored aquatint by Auguste Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson.
Men gather around tables or stand talking at the entrance.
"House of Lords." Hand-colored aquatint by Auguste Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson.
The peers, dressed in red robes and wigs, listen as one of their members speaks.
"Fire in London." Hand-colored aquatint by Auguste Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson.
A building on the bank of a river goes up in flames as firefighters attempt to put out the fire and spectators look on.
"Exhibition Room, Somerset House." Hand-colored aquatint by Auguste Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson.
The walls of this room are completely filled with paintings which the visitors admire from benches or standing.
"Westminster Abbey." Hand-colored aquatint by Auguste Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson.
A view of the interior of Westminster Abbey, with two small groups of visitors admiring architectural details.