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Maps
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THE ENVIRONS OF LONDON, c. 1840. Engraved by W. Hughes, printed
and published by G. Virtue of London. The original is undated, but as the London
and Birmingham Railway, opened to traffic in 1839, is the only line shown, we
can date this map very closely. It covers an area from Edgware in the north to
Wimbledon in the south, and from Brentford in the west to Barking in the east—i.e., approximately equivalent to modern Greater London, and rather smaller than the
are covered by the Village London Atlas, to which it provides a useful adjunct.
A nice, well-detailed map.
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£6.00
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Views
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A PERSPECTIVE VIEW OF THE COLLEGIATE CHURCH OF ST. PETER, WESTMINSTER: the original is a superb copper engraving by William Henry Toms (fl.1723–1758)
for the series of views known collectively as Perspective Views of all the
Ancient Churches (published London 1736–1739). Toms was one of the finest
engravers of his time, and the quality of his artistry in this and LON2 below
is nothing short of exquisite. The originals are hard to come by, and cost well
in excess of £100.00. 16" x 13" (405mm x 330mm), A3 Super.
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£10.00
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A SOUTH-WEST PROSPECT OF THE CHURCH OF ST. MARTIN IN THE
FIELDS: the original is another magnificent Toms copper engraving; this one is
from a drawing by the architect Jacob Gibbs, and is dated 1738. A very fine edition
of these engravings was published in 1880, but we believe our copies to be from
the original book. 12.5" x 17" (315mm x 430mm), A3 Super.
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£10.00
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THE SOUTH PROSPECT OF SOMERSET HOUSE IN THE STRAND: the original
is another fine 18th century copper engraving, this time from the second edition
of William Maitland’s The History and Survey of London from its Foundation
to the Present Time (1753–1756). The engraver, Benjamin Cole, was not
as accomplished as Toms, but this is nevertheless a very pleasing print indeed.
14" x 9" (355mm x 430mm). Our reproduction is enlarged to 16" x
11" (405mm x 280mm). A3 Super.
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£10.00
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SOMERSET HOUSE: a French copper engraving, undated, but from
the late 17th or early 18th century. An aerial view, from the river, entitled
‘l’Hotel de SOMMERSET ou SOMMERSET HOUSE’. Original size 6"
x 4.75" (150mm x 120mm). Our reproduction is enlarged to 12" x 9.5"
(300mm x 240mm). A3.
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£6.00
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CLEVELAND HOUSE, BY ST. JAMES’S: original published
June 26th 1799 by N. Smith, Rembrandtís Head, Gt. Mays Buildings, St. Martin’s
Lane, and I. T. Smith, 40, Frith Street, Soho. Fine copper engraving which appears
to have been taken from a pen-and-ink drawing. Brief description of the house
and its history, with a small map showing its location. 9" x 6" (235mm
x 150mm), reproduction enlarged to 11" x 8" (280mm x 200mm). A3.
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£6.00
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HOSPITAL OF ST. GEORGE, HYDE PARK CORNER. the original print.is
an attractive copper engraving of c. 1800, made for Chamberlain’s History
of London.. This depicts the first St. George’s, which opened in 1733 on
a site adjacent to Buckingham Palace.
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£4.00
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ST. MARK THE EVANGELIST, PENTONVILLE: original drawn by Thos.
H. Shepherd, engraved by S. Lacey, published January 31st 1828 by Jones &
Co., Acton Place, Kingsland Road, London. This and LON8-12 are from Shepherd’s
mammoth London an its Environs in the Nineteenth Century.
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ST. JOHN’S, HOXTON: original drawn by Thos. H. Shepherd, engraved by W. Bond, published September 22nd 1827 by Jones & Co., Acton Place, Kingsland Road, London.
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THE NEW CHURCH, REGENT SQUARE, SIDMOUTH STREET: original
drawn by Thos. H. Shepherd, engraved by C. Westwood, published April 12th 1828, by Jones & Co., Acton Place, Kingsland Road, London.
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YORK TERRACE, REGENT’S PARK: original drawn by Thos.
H. Shepherd, engraved by J. Tingle, published April 26th 1828 by Jones & Co., Acton Place, Kingsland Road, London.
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SOUTH VILLA, REGENT’S PARK, THE RESIDENCE OF W. B. COOPER, ESQ.: original drawn by Thos. H. Shepherd, engraved by J. Tingle, published April
26th 1828 by Jones & Co., Acton Place, Kingsland Road, London.
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NEW UNITED SERVICES CLUB HOUSE: original drawn by Thos. H.
Shepherd, engraved by J. Tingle, published 1831 by Jones & Co., Temple of
the Muses, Finsbury Square, London.
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£4.00
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EARL SPENCER’S HOUSE, GREEN PARK: original drawn by
Thos. H. Shepherd, engraved by T. Barber, published 1831 by Jones & Co., Temple
of the Muses, Finsbury Square, London.
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£4.00
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THAMES TUNNEL: Marc Brunel’s Rotherhithe Tunnel, opened
to the public in 1843. Original from Tombleson’s Views on the Thames, engraved by H. Winkles and published 1844. Attractive decorative border showing
Titans (?) bearing classical columns on their shoulders, labourers’ picks
and shovels, a curious galley-cum- paddle steamer with Britannia on its prow.
Approx. 9" x 6" (235mm x 150mm), including border.
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£4.00
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RUINS DISCOVERED AT THE CORNER OF WHITCOMBE STREET, DECEMBER
1821: a fascinating and unusual print, with three panels, the main one depicting
the progress of the excavation of the (presumably Roman) ruins, a map of the neighbourhood
where they were discovered, and a plan. Drawn and engraved by Banks, and published
by Robert Wilkinson, 125 Fenchurch Street, 1st June 1822. A3.
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£6.00
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