Printed Maps of London Circa 1553-1850, by Ida Darlington & James Howego

£34.50

Very good

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Description

Illustrated catalogue of London maps 1553-1850 by the archivist and librarian to the London County Council and the assistant librarian to The Guildhall Library, City of London.

Here, for the first scholarly catalogue of maps of London, listed in chronological order of their first appearance. Each entry gives exact details of title, size, extent, scale, key, decorative features, etc., and present location, and is followed by a careful collation of later editions, with all information necessary for identification, and of derivatives, reproductions and facsimiles. The catalogue itself is preceded by an introductory survey of London map-making and publishing in which problems of provenance, dating and authorship are discussed. An attractive and useful feature of the book is the selection of photographic reproductions from some of the most interesting maps. Written and compiled by two London librarians who are specialists in this subject, Printed Maps of London will become a standard work of reference and an invaluable instrument for those engaged in many fields of study.

George Philip & Son Ltd 1964
Hardback
257 pages
Approx 7.25″ x 10″

Verry good – former library copy with the usual stickers and stamps. Dustjacket has a polythene wrap and is very good, Inside the binding is tight and the pages are clean throughout.