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Pigot & Co.'s New Plan of London
Taken from the best Authorities with the Geographical bearings from the Dome of St Pauls And formed into Divisions by means of circular lines each division being referred to in their list of Streets & Public Buildings in the Metropolis, The whole forming the most complete guide to London & Its Vicinity Yet Published.
London,
Published by J. Pigot & Co. 24 Basing Lane, and 16, Fountain Street, Manchester,
[c. 1823].
Engraved plan, original hand-colour, some tape marks to old folds, old tears skilfully repaired.
535 by 780mm (21 by 30.75 inches).
1477
notes:
The plan is coloured to show the boundaries of the City of London, the Cities and "liberties" of Westminster, Southwark, the "rule" of the Kings Bench and Fleet Prison, and the liberties of Southwark. To the upper left of the plan is a detailed explanation: the concentric circles from St Pauls present on the plan are for the calculation of hackney fares, and are said to be no more than one mile apart after "allowing for the angular turns in the streets". Each circle is divi...
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Howgego 298 (1).
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