Rare plan depicting London during the reign of William and Mary

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[London].

ANONYMOUS
[?Amsterdam,
c. 1690].
Hand-coloured engraved plan, with 18 inset views of major public buildings, gates, and statues, a few nicks and tears skilfully repaired.
485 by 595mm (19 by 23.5 inches).
1513

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This highly detailed plan extends from Westminster in the west to Wapping in the east and Clerkenwell in the north to St. George's Fields in the south. The most important public buildings are depicted in elevation, including the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, and St Paul's. Several places are marked with letters and numbers. To the left of St George's Field is a reclining female, with a globe and pair of compasses; she sits upon the scale bar and is surrounded by putti...

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Howgego 39.

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