Rare four sheet reduction of Rocque’s map of Greater London

Name: Rare four sheet reduction of Rocque's map of Greater London
Brand: Rare Maps
SKU: 1481
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By ROCQUE, Mary Ann , 1763

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The Environs of London

Reduced from an Actual Survey in 16 Sheets, by the Late John Rocque, topographer to His Majesty with New Improvements to the Year 1763. To the Right Honorable George Montague Earl of Cardigan, Baron Brudenell &c. This Plan of the Environs of London Is humbly dedicated By His Lordship's most humble & obliged servant, Mary Ann Rocque.

SKU: 1481 British Isles Browse London Tags: antique map, London, rare map, Rare Maps Britain, reduction, Rocque, survey Type: Rare Maps

Author: ROCQUE, Mary Ann

Publication place: London,

Publisher: Printed for Carington Bowles, No. 69 in St. Paul's Church Yard, & Robert Sayer, No. 53 in Fleet Street,

Publication date: 1763.

Physical description: Engraved map, on four sheets, splits to centrefolds skilfully repaired.

Dimensions: 900 by 1300mm (35.5 by 51.25 inches).

Inventory reference: 1481

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This fine survey is a reduction of John Rocque's monumental survey of London upon 16 sheets. The map bears the name of Rocque's widow, Mary Ann, who continued his map publishing business. The plan also bears the imprint of Carington Bowles, to whom Mary would transfer much of the business at some time around 1769.

Scale: 2 1/2 inches to 1 statute mile. ...

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Howgego 124 (1a).

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