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"A New Plan of the City of London, Westminster, and Southwark", Strype, John

Subject: London, England

Period: 1720 (published)

Publication: Survey of the Cities of London and Westminster

Color: Hand Color

Size:
26.3 x 19.3 inches
66.8 x 49 cm
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This decorative and detailed bird's-eye plan of London extends from Lambeth to Ratcliff. Important buildings and streets are named. The map features three decorative cartouches. The title cartouche includes the mythological figures of Victory, Apollo and Athena. At left is the arms of the city, and at right is a dedication to Sir George Thorold, Lord Mayor of London.

References: Darlington & Howgego #66.

Condition: A

A crisp impression, issued folding on a bright sheet with a Strasbourg lily watermark, a couple of minor spots, and archival repairs to a few short fold separations.

Estimate: $1,200 - $1,500

Sold for: $1,200

Closed on 6/18/2025

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