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C1721
A New Map of London Most Humbly Inscribed to the Rt. Worshipfull St. Peter Delme Kt. Aldermn. of London
Spectacular rare c.18th plan of London printed in 1721 by John Senex (1690-1740) and engraved by the famous London engraver and map maker, Samuel Parker. The map is dedicated to Peter Delme who was an extremely wealthy and influential alderman … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
A New Map of London Most Humbly Inscribed to the Rt. Worshipfull St. Peter Delme Kt. Aldermn. of London
Date:
C1721
Condition:
In good condition, with centre fold as issued.
Technique:
Hand coloured copper engraving.
Image Size:
585mm
x 500mm
Paper Size:
635mm
x 530mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1721
Description:
Spectacular rare c.18th plan of London printed in 1721 by John Senex (1690-1740) and engraved by the famous London engraver and map maker, Samuel Parker. The map is dedicated to Peter Delme who was an extremely wealthy and influential alderman of London. He was one of the first home owner’s in London’s Grosvenor Square and became Lord Mayor in 1723. With an extensive key at the bottom of the map listing eighty seven places of interest or landmarks.
From Senex, J. A New General Atlas, Containing a Geographical and Historical Account of All the Empires, Kingdoms, and other Dominions of the World with the Natural History and Trade of Each Country. Taken from the Best Authors
References:
Shirley, R. Maps in the Atlases of The British Library. London 2004: T.SEN 2a #22.
Howgego, J. Printed Maps of London. Folkestone 1978: 65.
Collections:
David Rumsey Collection: 10014.129
Bibliotheque Nationale de France: OCLC Number: 494958654
National Library Australia: Bib ID 7422066
Shirley, R. Maps in the Atlases of The British Library. London 2004: T.SEN 2a #22.
Howgego, J. Printed Maps of London. Folkestone 1978: 65.
Collections:
David Rumsey Collection: 10014.129
Bibliotheque Nationale de France: OCLC Number: 494958654
National Library Australia: Bib ID 7422066
John Senex (1690 - 1740)
Born in Ludlow in 1678, then apprenticed to the London bookseller, Robert Clavell, in 1695. Clavell was Master of the Stationers’ Company in 1698. At the end of his apprenticeship in 1702 he begins publishing on his own account. Little is known of his professional life other than that all are of his maps are of the highest standard.
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Samuel Parker ( - )
Samuel Parker was an engraver, apprenticed to John Senex in 1710 for seven years and by 1726 was on Sympson's list of the leading engravers in London.
