Description: Original antique 1882 color lithographed street plan of central London, printed more than 140 years ago. There is wonderful detail throughout, including parks, bridges, railway stations, public buildings, squares, and piers. Among the labeled features is the Subway, a foot tunnel between Southwark and Tower Hill, just to the west of the current Tower Bridge. Originally built for the world's first underground tube railway, which remained in operation for only a few months before being resurrected as a foot tunnel. That too was also short lived, thanks to the building of the nearby Tower Bridge in 1894. Among other named features on the map are Fitzroy Square, Fleet Street, Grays Inn, Blackfriars Bridge, Charing Cross Station, the Artillery Ground near Finsbury Square, St. Paul's Church Yard, the British Museum, Drury Theatre, Bermondsey Square, the Blind School at Westminster Bridge Road, Cleopatra's Needle, Wellington Barracks, and the Jews Synagogue on Saint Mary Axe. The handsome cartography is by noted mapmaker John Bartholomew, and the map was issued in the 9th edition of the Encyclopædia Britannica, published by Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, in 1882. Condition: It is in excellent condition, with a vertical center fold, as issued, and no marks, rips, or tears. It is blank on the back, with no printing on the reverse side. Be sure to take a look at the scans and feel free to ask any questions. This is an original, authentic antique map, not a reproduction or modern reprint, and it is fully guaranteed to be genuine. The image area measures 21 x 30 cm [8¼" x 11¾"] The map would make an impressive display in your den or office. It would also make a perfect gift, and we'll include our helpful framing tips for your reference, along with a photocopy of the dated title page from the book in which it was published. Buy with confidence! We are always happy to combine shipping on the purchase of multiple items — just make sure to pay for everything at one time, not individually. Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution
Price: 24.99 USD
Location: Lake Worth, Florida
End Time: 2024-12-02T16:49:02.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.69 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Country/Region: England
City: London
Date Range: 1800-1899
Type: City Map
Format: Atlas Map
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Printing Technique: Lithography
Year: 1882
Maker: John Bartholomew
