Author: DARLINGTON, IDA & HOWGEGO, JAMES.
Title: Printed Maps of London circa 1553-1850.
Description: London: George Philip & Son Limited, 1964. 1st edition. "Catalogue of maps of London, listed in chronological order if their first appearance. Each entry gives exact details of title, size, extent, scale, key, decorative features, etc, and present location, and is followed by a careful collation of later editions..Preceded by an introductory survey of London map-making and publishinng in which problems of provenance, dating and authorship are discussed." 25cms x 18.5cms x 2cms. Pp.x/257, frontispiece + 17 pages of further black & white plates/illustrations. Black spine with dark green boards, dustwrapper has wear to top and spine edges. VG/G+.

Keywords: Darlington Howgego Printed Maps London History Pre Fire of London Ordnance Survey Canals Railways Catalogue 53382 British Topography


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