Langley and Belch's New Map of London.
London,
Published as the Act directs, by Langley & Belch, No.173 High St. Borough,
May 1st, 1812.
Engraved plan, fine original hand-colour, dissected and mounted on new linen, 24 vignette views of London landmarks above and below plan, some even age-toning, folding into original slip case, rubbed and scuffed.
545 by 790mm (21.5 by 31 inches).
1381
notes:
The plan shows the intended construction of two bridges across the Thames: that at Vauxhall, opened in 1816, and the other near the Strand, here named Strand Bridge but upon its opening in 1817 renamed Waterloo Bridge. The border is marked off in half miles, with the plan itself divided into lettered squares for use with Langley and Belch's 'Companion to their new map of London'.
Above and below the plan are 24 views of London landmarks; they are in order from ...
Above and below the plan are 24 views of London landmarks; they are in order from ...
bibliography:
Howgego 256 (1).
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