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Auction 106, Lot 299

"Breadstreet Ward and Cordwainers Ward with their Divisions into Parishes according to a new Survey", Cole, Benjamin

Subject: England - London

Period: 1756 (published)

Publication: Maitland's History and Survey of London

Color: Black & White

Size:
14.1 x 9 inches
35.8 x 22.9 cm
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These copperplate engravings were published in William Maitland's History and Survey of London, 1756. They are very detailed maps of the streets, lanes, alleys and courts in the ancient city of London. They are richly embellished with architectural profiles of major churches or important buildings, the arms of the mayor and aldermen, elaborate title cartouches and compass roses.

Detailed plan with profiles of the parish churches of St. Matthews on Friday Street and St. Mildred on Bread Street.

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Condition: A

Estimate: $75 - $100

Sold for: $55

Closed on 3/3/2004

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