1890 Two early panoramic views of London on one single sheet, the top showing a view of London in 1616 and the bottom in 1890.

The top view is based on Claes Jansz Visscher's very rare woodcut panorama which was originally issed in 1625 on four sheets. The view is taken from the south bank of the Thames, with the old St Paul's Cathedral and London Bridge dominating the skyline and extenden from Garden Stairs in the west to St Olaf's in the east. Title banner and coats of arms in the sky, numerous large ships in the Pool of London, and smaller water craft on the rest of the Thames.

The lower view by Henry William Brewer showing the city in 1890 with St Paul's Cathedral, Waterloo Bridge, Shot Tower, Blackfriars Bridge, Southwark Bridge, Borough Market, St Saviour's Church, London Bridge, St Olave's Church, Guy's Hospital, London Bridge Station, St Katherine's Docks, Tower Bridge, Custom House, Billingsgate, Monument, Fishgmonger's Hall, Royal Exchange, Bow Church, Temple and Somerset House. 

Overall size approximately 110cm x 42cm.

Condition is generally fine with several vertical folds, as issued.