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Reynolds's Map of London
with the Latest Improvements.
London,
J. Reynolds, 174 Strand,
1851.
Hand-coloured engraved folding map, 'Drawn and Engraved by H. Martin, 8 Dyers Buildings, Holborn'; a few old tears but generally an attractive map, together with the booklet of 22, [14] with an inserted outline map of "exhibition Chief Objects of Interest in London"; folding into original cloth boards, the upper cover with a green printed label 'The Exhibition Map of London and Visitors Guide. price 1s 6d Colored.'
435 by 770mm (17.25 by 30.25 inches).
1571
notes:
An attractive map and guide to London produced for visitors during the Great Exhibition.
The plan shows the Crystal Palace, which occupies a large part of the southern portion of Hyde Park. Railways and are clearly marked in black with main roads coloured yellow, open spaces in green, and the City of London outlined in red. A booklet accompanies the map, which contains a great deal of information for the 'Stranger' to London. It advises him that he must be "vigil...
The plan shows the Crystal Palace, which occupies a large part of the southern portion of Hyde Park. Railways and are clearly marked in black with main roads coloured yellow, open spaces in green, and the City of London outlined in red. A booklet accompanies the map, which contains a great deal of information for the 'Stranger' to London. It advises him that he must be "vigil...
bibliography:
Howgego 406 (3).
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