Vintage 18th Century Street Map, London, Covent Garden, The Strand, Cartography

Our Stock # 26135

This is a vintage 18th century street map of London. An English, framed reproduction showing the parishes of St Clement's Danes and St Mary Savoy, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980.

Full title: A Mapp of the Parish of St Paul's Covent Garden, taken from the last Survey.

• Detailed London street interest, as it stood when surveyed in the mid 18th century
• Presented behind clear bright glass and mounted within a tasteful blue card border
• Displays a desirable aged patina, with some light marking to frame
• Dressed to the rear with mounting wire for ease of hanging
  
  
• Title given within a decorative cartouche to the to of the map
• Table of references lists 15 points of interest
• Maps the produce and theatrical heartland of Covent Garden
• It was also notable for its concentration of coffee houses and taverns
• Taken from John Strype's 1755 survey of London & Westminster

This is a charming vintage reproduction of an 18th century London street map, with appealing lithography detail and tasteful presentation. Delivered ready to display.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 47.5cm (18.75'')
Max Depth: 1.5cm (.5'')
Max Height: 62.5cm (24.5'')

Map Width: 30cm (11.75'')
Map Height: 43cm (17'')