Antique London Atlas Maps, 1885, Set of 4

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Antique london atlas maps, elegant four sheet wall display, 1885 london urban cartography 1880s, ordnance survey atlas plans. : a … Read more Antique london atlas maps, elegant four sheet wall display, 1885 london urban cartography 1880s, ordnance survey atlas plans. : a striking four-sheet set of antique london town plans published in the 1880s by the london cartographer george w. Bacon as part of the new large scale ordnance atlas of the british isles with plans of towns. Based on official ordnance and actual surveys, these detailed maps together form an expansive portrait of victorian london at the height of its industrial and imperial development. Note: the maps are offered unframed, allowing flexibility to select a frame that best suits the intended interior. Some visual ideas attached. Each sheet records a different quadrant of the capital, divided into half-mile squares and circles for practical navigation and urban analysis. When viewed as a group, the maps reveal the extraordinary scale and complexity of late nineteenth-century london — from the ordered geometry of major parks and boulevards to the dense networks of residential streets, railway lines, docks, and commercial districts. Fine lithographic printing captures thousands of streets and structures with remarkable precision, while delicate original hand coloring distinguishes parks, open spaces, and administrative divisions. Notable landmarks such as hyde park, regent’s park, the thames river bends, and expanding suburban districts appear with clarity, offering both geographic accuracy and strong decorative rhythm. George w. Bacon’s atlas plans are celebrated for combining scientific cartography with refined victorian graphic design. Produced during a period of rapid urban expansion, they document london just before modern redevelopment and twentieth-century planning dramatically reshaped the city. As a complete sectional set, the maps possess particular appeal, allowing collectors and designers to display london as a unified metropolitan composition. Visually, the ensemble works exceptionally well as a gallery wall or large architectural installation. The consistent palette and grid structure create cohesion, while each sheet remains individually compelling. Ideal for studies, libraries, offices, or contemporary interiors seeking historical depth paired with understated color. Condition: good antique condition overall. Light age-related toning, scattered spotting, and original center folds as issued. Minor margin wear consistent with atlas plates. Strong impressions with attractive original hand color. Framing tips: frame as a four-panel grid using matching dark walnut or black frames with wide ivory mats for a museum presentation. Alternatively, float-frame each sheet for a contemporary architectural look emphasizing the atlas format. The maps are offered unframed, allowing flexibility to select a frame that best suits the intended interior. Technique: lithographic map with original hand color maker: george w. Bacon, london, circa 1885 keywords: antique london map, london atlas map, george w bacon map, victorian london map, antique city plan, london wall map set, 19th century london, british cartography, ordnance survey map, antique urban plan, london town plan, atlas plate maps, decorative antique maps, london interior decor, historical london print, collectible city map, victorian cartography, antique lithograph map, london gallery wall art, architectural map print, british isles atlas, large antique map set, museum style maps, study library decor, antique geography print, thames map, london districts map, antique england map, bartele gallery maps, designer wall maps, antique cartographic set. See less