Vintage 18th Century Street Map, London, St James's Westminster, Cartography

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This is a vintage 18th century street map of London. An English, framed reproduction showing the parish of St James's … Read more This is a vintage 18th century street map of London. An English, framed reproduction showing the parish of St James's Westminster, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980.

Full title: The Parish of St. James's Westminster, taken from the last Survey with Corrections.

Delightful London interest, as it stood when surveyed in the mid 18th century
Presented behind clear bright glass and mounted within a tasteful blue card border
Displays a desirable aged patina, and in good order
Dressed to the rear with mounting wire for ease of hanging

Title given within a decorative cartouche to the upper corner
Table of references lists 47 points of interest
Maps the political and fashion hub of London in period
Points of interest being Carnaby Street and Market, and Pall Mall
Taken from John Strype's 1755 survey of London & Westminster

This is a wonderful vintage reproduction of an 18th century London street map, with appealing lithography detail and tasteful presentation. Delivered ready to display.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 61cm (24'')
Max Depth: 1.5cm (.5'')
Max Height: 71cm (28'')

Map Width: 43cm (17'')
Map Height: 53cm (20.75'') See less