A fine quality original mapproduced by Richard Blome 1635-1705 Portsoken Ward part of the parish of St Buttolphes Aldgate. The map is a survey for W. Innys & J & P Knapton & Others. The route is taking in The Minories, Petticoat Lane, Houndsditch, Whitechapel (Aldgate High Street) and St Botolph Aldgate. Decorated with a wreathed cartouche and the names of over 80 of the smaller courts and alleys. Originally produced by Richard Blome in the late 17thc. The map remained unpublished until 1720 with this version originally produced for the part work edition of John Stows 'A survey of the cities of London and Westminster' (London1754~1757) Copper line engraving on paper. Some very faint surface creasing but otherwise a good clean antique map.
Dimensions~ Frame Width 14" or 35.5cm Frame Height 18 & 7/8" or 48cm Visible Map height 12 & 5/8" or 32cm Visible Painting Width 7 & 7/8" or 20cm The frame is a later addition to the map.
Weight 1.54kgs
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