c. 1877
Maker: C. Smith & Son.
Printed and hand colored folding map of London by C. Smith & Son, c. 1877. This map features architectural illustrations of notable buildings and structures around London, including the bridges over the Thames, the British Museum, Buckingham Palace, churches, parks, and more. The tan appears to be printed color but the blue water seems to have been hand painted. Includes original case. Consists of 24 paper sheets mounted on linen. Overall good condition with some staining of the linen at the folds and some spots in the margins of the map. Some of the paper sheets seem to be lifting slightly from the linen. Slight waviness to the linen and paper. Approx. 20 x 27.5 inches to the neatline. **SOLD**
Item Number: TOW527