Description: 'A mapp of the parish of St Martin's in the Fields'Copperplate engraved map, 1720Title of map: 'A mapp of the parish of St Martin's in the Fields' The image below shows an enlarged cross section from the centre of the map to show the level of printed detail. This map is folding hence the centrefold line may show on the image below: The map shows St Martins-in-the-fields parish, along with (inset) the new buildings belonging to the parish around Hanover Square. This includes much of the West End and Covent Garden. The main thoroughfares shown include The Strand, Haymarket & Long Acre. The maps stretches from Whitehall at the bottom to Drury Lane at the top. Charing Cross and the King's News are shown on the present site of Trafalgar Square. Other streets marked inclide Scotland Yard, 'Leicester Fields' (Leicester Square). Inset, the "new buildings belonging to St Martin's Parish" shown around Hanover Square, south of the "Tiborn Road" (Oxford Street) include Bond Street and Conduit Street.DATE PRINTED: 1720 IMAGE SIZE: Approx 37.5 x 31.5cm, 14.75 x 12.25 inches (Large); Please note that this is a folding map.ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Published by John Strype from a plate originally published by John Stow PROVENANCE: "A survey of the cities of London and Westminster, containing the original, antiquity, increase, modern estate and government of those cities. Written at first in the year 1598, by John Stow, citizen and native of London .... Corrected, improved, and very much enlarged ... by John Strype, MA, a native also of the said city", London, printed for A. Churchill, J. Knapton, R. Knaplock, J. Walthoe, E. Horne, B. Tooke, D. Midwinter, B. Cowse, R. Robinson, and T.Ward, MDCCXX [Stow's survey of London] TYPE: Copperplate engraved map VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is plainCONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. However, please note: The image shown may have been taken from a different example of this map than that which is offered for sale. The map you will receive is in good condition but there may be minor variations in the condition from that shown in the image. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Please contact us if you would like to arrange to view this map. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not obtrusive unless otherwise stated. I offer a no questions asked return policy - see below.AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic historic 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. 'Print' means any image created by applying an inked block to paper or card under pressure by any method including wood engraving, steel engraving, copperplate, wood cut and lithography. REMARKS: FRANCE: Gravures et Cartes anciennes. DEUTSCHLAND: Alte Lankarten und Stadt ansichten. ITALIA: Stampe e Mappe antiche. ESPAÑA: Mapas antiquos y impresiones antiguas. E and OE. Force Majeure. English law shall apply.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, suitably packed & insured, within 14 days of receipt.
Price: 180 GBP
Location: London
End Time: 2025-01-19T14:33:56.000Z
Shipping Cost: 26.84 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 60 days
Source (Media Type): Book
Size: Approx 37.5 x 31.5cm, 14.75 x 12.25 inches
Item condition: Good- please read full description below
Verso: There is nothing on the reverse, which is plain
Provenance/Origin: Please scroll down - see detail below
Original/Reproduction: Original (defined below-doesn't imply uniqueness)
Date Printed: 1720
Type: Map
