Merrie Islington as it was A Hundred Years Ago [based on "To the Inhabitants of Islington and its Environs this plan is respectfully dedicated by their most Obedient Servants Edward & Benjamin Baker"]
Early 20th century copy of an early 19th century map, 1817 (1917)
Caption below picture: 'Merrie Islington as it was A Hundred Years Ago [based on "To the Inhabitants of Islington and its Environs this plan is respectfully dedicated by their most Obedient Servants Edward & Benjamin Baker"]'
This curiosity is an early 20th century overprinted promotional copy of an earlier, very scarce 1817 map, originally titled "To the Inhabitants of Islington and its Environs this plan is respectfully dedicated by their most Obedient Servants Edward & Benjamin Baker". The first edition of this map, published in 1793, formed the basis for the now much sought-after Trade Card of the Islington based map maker Benjamin Baker. The location of the laundry marked on the map is approximately the current site of Drayton Park station, just to the south of Arsenal's Emirates Satdium.
DATE PRINTED: 1817 (1917)
IMAGE SIZE: Approx 28.5 x 32.5cm, 11.25 x 12.75 inches (Large); Please note that this is a folding map.
ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Edward & Benjamin Baker
PROVENANCE: A separately issued map for Clissold Laundry Ltd., amended and overprinted from an earlier map engraved by Benjamin Baker, published by Robert Wilkinson in 1817, itself a later edition of a map originally engraved by Benjamin and Edward Baker published in 1793. With the compliments of The Clissold Laundry, Ltd., Drayton Park, Highbury, N
TYPE: Early 20th century copy of an early 19th century map
VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is plain
CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Please contact us if you would like to arrange to view this map. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not obtrusive unless otherwise stated. I offer a no questions asked return policy - see below.
AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic historic print, published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. It is not a modern copy. The term 'original' when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication; it does not imply that the item is unique. 'Print' means any image created by applying an inked block to paper or card under pressure by any method including wood engraving, steel engraving, copperplate, wood cut and lithography.
REMARKS: FRANCE: Gravures et Cartes anciennes. DEUTSCHLAND: Alte Lankarten und Stadt ansichten. ITALIA: Stampe e Mappe antiche. ESPA�A: Mapas antiquos y impresiones antiguas. E and OE. Force Majeure. English law shall apply.
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