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Morden and Lea’s large and attractive plan of London and the surrounding country
This Actual Survey of London, Westminster & Soutwark [sic]
is Humbly dedicated to ye Ld. Mayer & Court of Aldermen. Plan de la Ville de Londres, Westmunster [sic] & Southwark; dedié aux très nobles Seigneurs le Lord Maire & Conseillers de la Ville.
Amsterdam,
Chez Iean Covens et Corneille Mortier, Libraires et Marchands des Cartes,
[c 1755].
Engraved plan, on two sheets joined, tear to join at foot not affecting image.
650 by 1070mm (25.5 by 42.25 inches).
1484
notes:
This map is a reissue of a 1690 plan published by Morden and Lea. The dedication and title are on a banderole across the top of the plan, with the City of London arms and compass rose at top center. Below the plan is a key to public offices, wards, parishes within the city walls, which numbered 97 before the Great Fire and 62 after, halls, companies, markets, prisons, and hospitals. Prominent buildings are shown in elevation.
The plan is a intermediate state betw...
The plan is a intermediate state betw...
bibliography:
Howgego 42 between (4) and (5).
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