Vintage Framed 18th Century Street Map, London, West End, Soho, Leicester Square

Our Stock # 26137

This is a vintage 18th century street map of London. An English, framed reproduction showing the parish of St Ann's, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980.

Full title: A Mapp of the Parish of St. Anns, Taken from the last Survey, with Corrections and Additions.

• Appealing London 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 upper part of the map
• Table of references lists 16 points of interest
• Encompassing part of Soho, St Ann's was known as a musical and bohemian heartland
• The map also shows Leicester House and Fields, which later became the famous square of today
• Taken from John Strype's 1755 survey of London & Westminster

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

Dimensions:
Max Width: 48cm (19'')
Max Depth: 1.5cm (.5'')
Max Height: 62.5cm (24.5'')

Map Width: 30cm (11.75'')
Map Height: 43.5cm (17.25'')