Vintage 18th Century Street Map, London, Covent Garden, the Strand, Cartography

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This is a vintage 18th century street map of London. An English, framed reproduction showing the parishes of St Clement's … Read more This is a vintage 18th century street map of London. An English, framed reproduction showing the parishes of St Clement's Danes and St Mary Savoy, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980.

Full title: A Mapp of the Parish of St Paul's Covent Garden, taken from the last Survey.

Detailed London street 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, with some light marking to frame
Dressed to the rear with mounting wire for ease of hanging

Title given within a decorative cartouche to the to of the map
Table of references lists 15 points of interest
Maps the produce and theatrical heartland of Covent Garden
It was also notable for its concentration of coffee houses and taverns
Taken from John Strype's 1755 survey of London & Westminster

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

Dimensions:
Max Width: 47.5cm (18.75'')
Max Depth: 1.5cm (.5'')
Max Height: 62.5cm (24.5'')

Map Width: 30cm (11.75'')
Map Height: 43cm (17'') See less