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Cross’s New Plan of London. 1838.

Creator: Joseph Cross
Offered by: Shapero Gallery

Description
CROSS, [Joseph].
Cross’s New Plan of London. 1838.
Published by J. Cross 18 Holborn Hill, Opposite Furnivals Inn, London, Jan. 17th, 1838.
Large engraved plan, dissected and mount on linen. Map dimensions: 630 × 1000mm (24.75 × 39.5 inches).
A great map of London at the very beginning of Victoria’s reign - elegantly engraved with fine original hand-colour. It shows the boundaries of The City of London, Southwark and Westminster. The upper right corner has a table listing all the London parishes, these correspond to coloured Roman numerals on the plan.

Originally published in 1828, Cross’s popular plan of London ran to numerous editions - the last published in 1864.

Framed and glazed, overall dimensions: 109cm by 72.5cm by 3.5cm.

More Information

Documentation:	Ample Provenance
Origin:	England
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Hand-coloured engraving on paper laid on linen
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	1838
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Book References:	Howgego 317.
Dealer Reference #:	93788
Incollect Reference #:	510439

Dimensions

W.	42.91 in;	H.	28.54 in;	D.	1.38 in;
W.	109 cm;	H.	72.5 cm;	D.	3.5 cm;

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