Map of London, England & Thames by Edward Stanford, 1857

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An original 1857 engraved map of London by Edward Stanford, issued as part of Plans of the Principal Cities of … Read more An original 1857 engraved map of London by Edward Stanford, issued as part of Plans of the Principal Cities of the World in 1857. This finely detailed mid-19th-century city plan captures London during the height of the Victorian era, centered along the River Thames and extending across Westminster, the City, and surrounding districts.

Printed with exceptional clarity and enhanced with original period hand color, the map highlights borough boundaries, major parks, railways, docks, and civic infrastructure at a moment of rapid urban expansion. Stanford’s plans are admired for their precision, elegance, and strong decorative presence, making them especially desirable among collectors of antique cartography and architectural interiors alike.

Excellent condition. Dimensions: 28 3/4 x 16 7/8"

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