Newly Added Antique Map Inventory

Selection of Rare and Antique Maps recently added to the London category of Geographicus Antique Map Gallery.

1828 Shepherd View of London, England

This is an uncommon example of the 1828 view of London drawn by T. H. Shepherd. It features a lovely view of the River Thames and the London Bridge. Many small boats can be seen in the foreground. In 1828, when this view was drawn, this 'new' London Bridge was still under construction. It would only be opened in 1831. This view was engraved by J. B. Neagle as part of Malte-Brun's System of Geography , Vol. I., published in New York by Samuel Walker. A fine c. 1720 map of the Tower Street Ward, London, England by Richard Blome and John Strype. The map covers the region between and St. Mary's Hill and the Tower of London and from the Clothworkers Hall (still present) to the Thames River, including the gardens and Church of St. Dunstan. Blome identifies numerous important buildings, many of which still exist, including the Customs House, The Clothworker's Hall, and St. Dunstan. An excellent 1855 first edition example of Colton's map of London and the immediate vicinity. Includes parts of Surrey, Kent, Middlesex and Essex. Extends north to Southgate, east to Chadwell Heath, south to Kingston, Mitcham and Bromley, and west to Harrow and Isleworth - on a scale of 5/8 of an inch to the mile. This is most likely the one of the first maps of London to appear in an American atlas. An uncommon and appealing c. 1780 ward plan of parts of London, England, by Alexander Hogg. Essentially three maps in one, this chart covers, from top down Aldgate Ward, Lime Street Ward, and Queen Hith and Vintry Wards. The Aldgate Map is centered on Aldgate Street (Frenchurch Street), and covers from Leaden Hall Street to Curtched Fryers. The Lime Street Map is centerd On Leaden Hall Street and Covers from Camomile Street along St. A highly appealing 1790 map of London by Robert Sayer. Centered on the Thames River, this map details central London from Islington to Shadwell and from Newington Butts to Tyburn. Only three bridges cross the Thames: Westminster Bridge, London Bridge, and Blackfriars (B.L. Fryers). The portions of the city devastated by the 1666 Great Fire of London are highlighted in red. A street index and public building index appears below the map proper. This is a very uncommon and obscure example of Cruchley�s New Plan of London . Cruchley�s famous plan of London was first issued in 1827 and was updated yearly until this issue, in 1849. The original New Plan of London was much smaller than the current plan covering from Pentonville to Shadwell and from Vauxhall to Brompton. This map is a variant that began to appear around 1829. A fine example of Homann Heirs� iconic 1741 map of London and its environs. Based heavily upon an earlier map of the region by Thomas Bowles, this map covers the London area from Berkshire (including Windsor Castle) in the west to Shamel in the east, extending north north as far as Bedford. Specifically focuses on Hertfordshire, Middlesex, Surrey, Essex and Kent. Offers extraordinary detail throughout, showing roadways, villages, London Streets, estates, and in many cases, individual homes. This is a rare c. 1928 map of London, England, and its environs. Covers from Portsmouth eastward as far as Ramsgate and northward as far as Oxford and Colchester. Includes London with basic streets and roadways noted Includes routes for road, bicycle paths, and trains. Prepared by John Bartholomew in conjunction with the Ordinance Survey and published by Edward Stanford. Designed with the traveler in mind and thus bisected and backed with linen for easy folding.

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Newly Added Antique Map Inventory

1828 Shepherd View of London, England