Birmingham

large city plan by the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, 1831

A big map at 410x340mm with a few signs of handling as normal and the bottom margin reinforced from the back.

Fascinating throughout, it shows the extensive canal network - remember this was before the first railway lines. In the top left corner we even read the names of owners of the houses. One of those is a Mr. Chamberlain, father of the politician Joseph Chamberlain and grandfather of Neville Chamberlain.

Offered at a really good price.