On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) antique print "Limestreet Ward Divided into Parishes According to a late Survey.", London.
A map/plan showing Lime Street Wars in the City of London, taking in Leadenhall Street, Fenchurch Street, St Mary Ax and Camomile Street. Decorated with a rococo cartouche, the arms of the contemporary aldermen (Sir Robert Kite), and a view of Leadenhall.
DATE PRINTED: 1773. Dated 1772 on the print, the date of engraving.
SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 23 x 18 cm (9 x 7 inches) plus margins (medium).
ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Attributed to Thomas Bowen, this series of plans were copied from those by Benjamin Cole and were first published in a series for The London Magazine by Robert Baldwin from 1766. Robert Baldwin was also the publisher of A New History of London including Westminster and Southwark by John Noorthouck in 1773, and the plates were re-used for this work. Cole's plans were themselves closely copied from Richard Blome's which were in turn based on the survey of London by John Ogilby and others and produced for Reverend John Strypes illustrated version of John Stow's Survey of London published in 1720. These were days before copyright law!
PROVENANCE: Originally produced for the “London Magazine”, the present (slightly revised) version of the map was utilised in John Noorthouck’s part-work “A New History of London including Westminster and Southwark” (London : 1772-1773). Written by John Noorthouck (1732–1816).
TYPE: Antique copper plate engraving printed on paper.
VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is blank.
CONDITION: Good, suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not significant unless otherwise stated. I offer a no questions asked return policy.
AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic antique 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.
RETURNS POLICY: I offer a no questions returns policy. All I ask is that you pay return shipping and mail back to me in original condition.
POSTAGE / SHIPPING COSTS: I only charge postage for the first print ordered. There is no additional postage charge if you order more than one print.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Lime Street is one of the 25 ancient wards of the City of London. It is divided into four precincts; and it is worthy a remark that, though the ward includes parts of several parishes, there is not even a whole street in it. It takes its name from the production of lime in the vicinity during medieval times. It is bounded to the north by Camomile Street, the division with Bishopsgate ward, before travelling due south along its eastern extremity, St Mary Axe (which separates it from Aldgate ward), then south-west to the southernmost point of the ward (where Lime Street itself makes a small peninsula into Langbourn ward), cutting through Leadenhall Market and from there northwards up Gracechurch Street with the ward of Cornhill to the west.
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