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C1888
Extended Tape Indicator Map of London and Visitors Guide
Artist:
Early edition of this interesting map of London which includes a linen tape measure to measure distances and calculate cab fares as well as an index of 7,500 street names. With the C. Smith address; 63 Charing Cross S.W. Bound … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Extended Tape Indicator Map of London and Visitors Guide
Date:
C1888
Artist:
Condition:
Wear to cloth on spine and minor staining to top left panel of the map, otherwise i good condition, with folds as issued. Linen backed as issued.
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving
Image Size:
900mm
x 610mm
Frame Size:
120mm
x 173mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1888
Description:
Early edition of this interesting map of London which includes a linen tape measure to measure distances and calculate cab fares as well as an index of 7,500 street names. With the C. Smith address; 63 Charing Cross S.W.
Bound in original green cloth and gilt lettering.
Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID: 2038882 (1897 edition)
State Library Victoria: MAPS ; 216.1 GMBH [191-?]
Library of Congress Washington D.C.: Call Number G5754.L7 1860 .C2 TIL
National Library Australia: Bib ID: 2038882 (1897 edition)
State Library Victoria: MAPS ; 216.1 GMBH [191-?]
Library of Congress Washington D.C.: Call Number G5754.L7 1860 .C2 TIL
Charles Smith (1800 - 1852)
Smith was a London based map seller who at the time of publishing his, 'Smith's New General Atlas Containing Distinct Maps of all Principal Empires Kingdoms, & States Throughout the World Carefully Delineated from the best Authorities extant', was 'Map seller extraordinary to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales'.
