Antique London Street Map, Farringdon, English, Framed, Fleet Street, Georgian

This is an antique London street map. An English, framed and hand-coloured map showing the ward of Farringdon, dating to the Georgian period and later, circa 1755. Full title: Farringdon Ward without its Division into Parishes according to a New Survey. Appealing London interest, as it stood when surveyed in the mid 18th century. Presented behind clear bright glass and mounted within a tasteful cream card border. Displays a desirable aged patina, with an ebonised and gilt 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 Richard Beckford Esquire. Encompassing Smithfield, Fleet Street and Holbourn. Superb architectural excerpts for Temple Bar and Bridewell North Gate Named and dated by Richard Beckford in the year 1755. This is a fascinating 18th century London street map, with appealing lithography detail and tasteful presentation. Delivered ready to display. We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques. Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.