Title:

A new plan of the City of London, Westminster and Southwark

Description:

This map of London, Westminster and Southwark was published in John Strype's 1720 'Survey of the Cities of London and Westminster'. The map's title is at top centre in ornamental cartouche, surrounded by cherubs, fruits and mythological figures. A dedication to Sir George Thorold, Lord Mayor of London, appears at top right, facing the city arms at top left. A compass rose is depicted at the right and a scale of miles at the bottom right.

Publication: Stow's 'A survey of the Cities of London and Westminster', John Strype, London.

Date: 1720

Engraver: Richard Blome.

Condition: Good. The sheet has been cleaned and pressed. Folds as issued. Minor tears, if any, have been mended with archival tissue. A centrefold separation has been repaired. The attached photo is part of the item description, please examine carefully.

Color: Uncoloured

Size (h x w): 49.3 x 67.7 cm. approx. (neat line)

Technique: copper-plate engraving.

Ref: JJB2768