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LARGE AND ACCURATE MAP OF THE CITY OF LONDON. Ichnographically describing all the Streets, Lanes, Alleys, Courts, Yards, Churches, Halls and Houses, &c

LARGE AND ACCURATE MAP OF THE CITY OF LONDON. Ichnographically describing all the Streets, Lanes, Alleys, Courts, Yards, Churches, Halls and Houses, &c

Cartographer: Ogilby, John and Morgan, William

Medium: Engraving

Date: 1677

Shelfmark: Maps.Crace II

Item number: 61

Genre: Map

Map scale ratio: 52 3/4 '' : 1 stat. Mile (c. 1 : 1200)

Map scale description: 5 '' : 500 Ft

Large map of London printed in 20 sheets featuring title along the top, city arms and dedication to the Lord Mayor, the Aldermen and Sheriffs of the city in cartouche at top left and arms of Sheldon, Lord Mayor at top right and with compass star and dividers at bottom centre. This is the first accurate and detailed map of London, with all the buildings represented in plan rather than as bird's eye views.

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