This stunning beautifully hand coloured
original antique
map & view of London & environs from
Essex to Surrey, was engraved by the Homann firm in 1741 -
the date is engraved at the top of the map.
At the bottom of the map is a beautifully hand
coloured view of the city of London & Westminster only 70
odd years after the great fire of 1666.
The view of London
after Thomas Bowles, was one of a number published by
Bowles and the Homann firm in the mid 18th century
illustrating the growth and change of the great city.
The view is stunning, stretching from old London bridge
& the docklands in the east to the farmlands to the
west. What is really fascinating is the level of detail.
There are a myriad of different sailing vessels
occupying both sides of London bridge. The number of
shops and residences that occupied the bridge at that
time are uniquely displayed as is the number churches
and cathedrals that dominate the skyline. To the right
you can see the farm land that will one day become the
West End and other upmarket areas of London.
A superb map with
a deep heavy impression, stunning colour and
sound heavy paper, a fine map.
(Ref: M&B; Tooley)
General Description:
Paper thickness and quality: - Heavy and stable
Paper color: - off white
Age of map color: - Original & later color
Colors used: - Yellow, green, pink
General color appearance: - Authentic
Paper size: - 25 ½in x 21 ½in (650mm x 550mm)
Plate size: - 22 ½in x 20in (570mm x 510mm)
Margins: - Min ½in (12mm)
Imperfections:
Margins: - Light soiling in margins
Plate area: - None
Verso: - Bottom left plate-mark a little worn
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