1874 Reynolds’s “New Map of London With The Recent Improvements”

A most attractive folding map, laid onto linen as issued (not disected) with original hand colouring. Folding into maroon cloth covers with gilt-stamped titles (rubbed and scuffed). Missing the original printed visitors guide which accompanied the map within the covers. Showing the imprint of the map maker James Reynolds of 174 Strand, London in lower right corner. 

The map covers the area between Kensington in the west, the Isle of Dogs in the east, Highbury in the north and Peckham in the south. It shows all the principal attractions for visitors, as well as railway stations (highlighted in red) and train lines, buildings, parks, churches and cemeteries (highlighted in yellow). Of particular interest is the area around South Kensington (often nicknamed “Albertopolis”) which includes the site which was later to be the site of the Natural History Museum, and was at this time still under construction. 

Approx. 750x510mm., some natural use-separation of the paper along the fold lines, occasional minor damage/wear and with some light grime. However, a most appealing map and a fine snapshot of the city at this time which would frame beautifully.