A New Topographical Map Of The Country In The Vicinity Of London, Describing All The New Improvements, Metropolitan Boroughs And Parish Boundaries c1872
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Full Title: |
A New Topographical Map Of The Country In The Vicinity Of London, Describing All The New Improvements, Metropolitan Boroughs And Parish Boundaries. |
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Slipcase Title: |
London & Envs. James Wyld, Geographer To Her Majesty. 457 Strand. Charing Cross. (East.) 2 Doors Down From Trafalgar Square. Maps, Charts, Globes, & Geographical Works Of Every Description.
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Publisher: |
Published By James Wyld, Successor To Mr. Faden, Geographer To Her Majesty, Charing Cross East.
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Date: |
The slipcase label includes a handwritten date of 1872. |
Size: |
75cm x 77.5cm (29½" x 30½") |
Scale: |
2": 1 Statute Mile |
Extent: |
Edmonton - Plumstead - Croydon - Chiswick |
Description: |
Title imprint in border above map. The margin is divided into miles N, S, E, & W of the meridian and parallel of St. Paul's, County boundaries, roads, etc., are coloured. No key or hatching symbols.
(Source: Howgego No. 250)
A later variant of Howgego No. 250. Dated at c1872, but actual date to be determined.
A note in the bottom margin reads:
NB. The Circle round London denotes the extent of the Four Mile Radius, and beyond which Hackney Carriages charge Back Fares. |
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