Antique London Street Map, Aldersgate, English, Framed, The Barbican, Georgian

This is an antique London street map. An English, framed and hand-coloured map showing the ward of Aldersgate, dating to the Georgian period and later, circa 1754. Full title: Aldersgate Ward with its Divisions into Precincts and Parishes and the Liberty of St Martins le Grand, according to a New Survey. Delightful London interest, as it stood when surveyed in the mid 18th century Presented behind clear bright glass and mounted within a tasteful deep green card border Displays a desirable aged patina, with a gilt-finished later frame Dressed to the rear with mounting wire for ease of hanging Title given within a decorative cartouche to the upper part of the map Hand coloured for added visual interest and legibility Heraldic interest with the family coat of arms for the cartographer William Benn Esquire Encompassing Aldersgate Street, Barbican and Trinity Chapel Fine architectural excerpts for the Churches of St Anne and St Botolph respectively Named and dated by William Benn in the year 1754 This is a charming 18th century London street map, with appealing lithography detail and tasteful presentation. Delivered ready to display. Dimensions: Max Width: 50cm (19.75'') Max Depth: 1cm (.5'') Max Height: 37.5cm (14.75'') Map Width: 37.5cm (14.75'') Map Height: 24cm (9.5'') We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques. We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote. Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation. Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment. Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.