LONDON, LIME ST. LEADENHALL ST. antique street plan1756

A NEW AND CORRECT PLAN OF LIME STREET WARD WITH ITS DIVISIONS INTO PARISHES ACCORDING TO A NEW SURVEY. 

Engraved by Benjamin Cole.

Published London 1756.

From William Maitland's "The History and Survey of London From Its Evolution to the Present Time"

An attractive and highly detailed copper engraved street plan of part of central London. Covers Lime Street, Fenchurch Street, Herb Market, Leadenhall Street, Camomile Street, Flesh Market, London Wall, Fish Market, Jeffery's Square, Kings Arms Inn, Houndsditch, etc etc.

The plan is enhanced with the arms of John Porter to whom the plate is dedicated. Also displayed is an engraving of "The Front of Leaden Hall" 

 Some isolated patches of browning around the border as seen, otherwise a fine example.  The hand laid paper is free of repairs or restoration.

Approx. 14" x 9" (360mm x 230mm) image area only, with margins beyond.   Please scroll right down for close up image.

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