On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) antique map "Queen-Hith Ward and Vintry Ward with their Divisions into Parishes according to a new survey." The plan is dedicated at the foot of the plate, together with the arms of Sir Crisp Gascoyne, Alderman of Vintry Ward, and Martin Dickinson, Alderman of Queenhithe Ward and an illustrated view of the parish church of St Michael at bottom left.  
An attractive map of the historic Queenhithe ward, a small and ancient ward of the City of London, situated by the River Thames and to the south of St. Paul's Cathedral. Vintry is one of the 25 wards of the City of London. Located within it is the City end of Southwark Bridge and, adjacent to that, the hall of the Worshipful Company of Vintners, the City livery company for the wine trade. The ward's boundary is formed by Cannon Street to the north, College Hill and Cousin Lane to the east, the River Thames to the south, and its western edge follows an unusual line along part of Little Trinity Lane, Lambeth Hill and Distaff Lane.

DATE PRINTED: 1755.

SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 36.5 x 24 cm, 14.5 x 9.5 inches (medium) plus margins.

ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Engraved by Benjamin Cole (1697 - 1783).

PROVENANCE:  A plate published in William Maitlands "History of London", published in London, 1756 . Originally published in 1739 as "The history of London, from its foundation by the Romans.",  Maitland's History was reissued in 1756 and it is in this edition that the illustrations were much embellished and improved.

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.  

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.

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