Vintage Framed 18th Century Street Map, London, West End, Soho, Leicester Square

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

Full title: A Mapp of the Parish of St. Anns, Taken from the last Survey, with Corrections and Additions.

Appealing 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, 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 upper part of the map
Table of references lists 16 points of interest
Encompassing part of Soho, St Ann's was known as a musical and bohemian heartland
The map also shows Leicester House and Fields, which later became the famous square of today
Taken from John Strype's 1755 survey of London & Westminster

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

Dimensions:
Max Width: 48cm (19'')
Max Depth: 1.5cm (.5'')
Max Height: 62.5cm (24.5'')

Map Width: 30cm (11.75'')
Map Height: 43.5cm (17.25'') See less