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Original
antique 1882 color
lithographed street plan of central London,
printed more than 135 years ago.
- There is wonderful detail
throughout, including parks, bridges, railway stations, public
buildings, squares, and piers.
- Among the labeled features is the Subway, a foot tunnel
between Southwark
and Tower Hill, just to the west of the current Tower Bridge.
Originally built
for the world's first underground tube railway, which remained in
operation for only a few months before being resurrected as a foot
tunnel. That too was also short lived, thanks to the building of the
nearby Tower Bridge in 1894.
- Among
other named
features on the map are Fitzroy Square, Fleet Street, Grays Inn,
Blackfriars Bridge,
Charing Cross Station, the Artillery Ground near Finsbury Square, St.
Paul's Church
Yard, the British Museum, Drury Theatre, Bermondsey Square, the Blind
School at
Westminster Bridge Road, Cleopatra's Needle, Wellington Barracks, and
the Jews Synagogue on Saint Mary Axe.
- The handsome
cartography is by noted mapmaker John
Bartholomew, and the map was issued in the 9th edition of the Encyclopædia
Britannica, published by Charles Scribner's Sons, New York,
in 1882.
- Condition: It is in excellent condition,
with a vertical center fold, as issued, and no
marks, rips, or tears. It is blank on the back, with no printing
on the reverse
side. Be sure to take a look at the scans and feel free to ask any
questions.
- This is an original, authentic antique map, not
a reproduction or modern reprint, and it is fully guaranteed to be
genuine. The image area measures 21 x 30 cm [8¼" x 11¾"]
- The map would make an impressive display in your den or
office. It
would also make a perfect gift, and we'll include our helpful framing
tips for your reference, along with a photocopy of the dated title page
from the book in which it was published.
- Buy with confidence! We are always happy to combine
shipping on the
purchase of multiple items — just make sure to pay for everything
at one time, not individually.
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