English Folding London Map, 1783

About This Piece

Vintage Design

This is an antique folding London map. An English, paper on linen cartographical study of the London metropolis and the surrounding area, published in the mid Georgian period, dated 1783.

Fascinating cartographic record of London in the late 18th century
Displays a desirable aged patina and in delicate, but legible order
Published on paper and mounted upon linen for posterity
Across sixteen square sections, the map gently folds into one

City of London accentuated in red, with the Thames and other rivers in light blue
Similarly, London's parks are accentuated in green
Annotated for County, Town and Borough names, as they stood in September 1873
Published by John Wallis of 16 Ludgate Street London, at a scale of 69.75 statute miles to a degree of latitude

This is a superb antique folding map of London, with excellent detail of how the capital and the South East stood in the 1780s. Of delicate age, but delightfully legible, the map is ideal for framing. Delivered ready to enjoy.

Dimensions:
Folded Width: 15.5cm (6'')
Folded Depth: 1.5cm (.5'')
Folded Height: 16cm (6.25'')

Unfolded Width: 64.5cm (25.5'')
Unfolded Depth: 0.5cm (.25'')
Unfolded Height: 58cm (22.75'')

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Design Period	Before 1890
Year	1783
Production Period	Before 1890
Country of Manufacture	United Kingdom
Style	Georgian
Detailed Condition	Good — This vintage/antique item may have some wear such as scratches and other signs of ageing.
Restoration and Damage Details	Patina consistent with age and use, Presented in delicate but legible antique condition.
Product Code	KTO-1603892
Materials	Linen, Paper
Color	Beige
Width	16 cm 6.1 inch
Depth	2 cm 0.6 inch
Height	16 cm 6.3 inch
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