On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) antique map "Sir Christopher Wren's Plan for Rebuilding the City of London after the dreadful Conflagration in 1666."
DATE PRINTED: 1770.
SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 28 x 20 cm, 11 x 8 inches (medium) plus margins with a blank back (medium).
ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Unknown.
PROVENANCE: Published in 'A New and Compleat History and Survey of the Cities of London and Westminster, the Borough of Southward, and Parts Adjacent.' London: J. Cooke, [1770] by Henry Chamberlain.
TYPE: Antique copper plate engraving printed on paper.
VERSO: There is nothing on the reverse side which is blank.
CONDITION: Very 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: Wren presented his ideas to Charles II shortly after the Fire had destroyed most of the City. His ambitious vision involved creating impressively wide streets and grand piazzas, which were more akin to Paris than ramshackle London. He had previously studied the street system in the French capital along with Rome and was excited about its potential. Alas, his plan was not approved due to complex land ownership issues and limited funding - with London predominantly rebuilt over its existing footprint.
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