1598 "Londen oder Lunden die Haupestatt in Engellande"

Superb example of this the only 3rd map of London. Based on Braun & Hogenbergs's map. Double page woodblock map of the Elizabethan city of London showing the area between Clerkenwell, Wapping, Southwark and Westminster Abbey. Two magnificent coats of arms, two columns of text within map referring to the City gates (and two columns of text below map). Several vessels in the Thames. Two gentlemen with their elegantly dressed ladies in the foreground. Excellent full color example of this highly sought after plan of London

Overall size 59cm x 44cm (23.5in x 17.5in) with original & later hand colouring. Outstanding condition with central fold as issued.