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enormous plan of London in 1736

(LONDON.) Homann Heirs. [Plan of London.] Urbium Londini et Westmonasterii nec non Suburbii Southwark

Nuremberg: Homann Heirs, 1736

Three joined sheets. 21 x 66 in. Copper engraved map, three joined sheets, fine, vivid original hand coloring. Title in Latin and German on left sheet. Old creases, several small repairs on verso. Very good condition.

This famous three-sheet plan of London, Westminster, and Southwark gives names of streets, drainage, parish boundaries, buildings, parks and other places. The right sheet has inset views of St. Paul’s Cathedral, St. James Square, Custom House and the Royal Exchange on right sheet.

This spectacular plan of London is eminently suited for framing and display.

Darlington and Howgego, Printed maps of London circa 1553-1850 81

$3,200