c1837 "ENVIRONS OF LONDON".

 

Based on James Bingley's Environs Of London map published earlier in 1828, it shows in oval format, the environs of London - extent: Finchley, Woolwich, Norwood, Hanwell.The surrounding decorations are comprised of a portrait of Old Father Thames at bottom centre, cornucopias representing the commerce, agriculture and riches of the Capital and surrounding districts. The vignettes are of New London Bridge, Hammersmith Suspension Bridge, The New Post Office and Triumphal [Marble] Arch. Noted as the rarest of Moule's maps.

 

Overall size approx 26.5cm x 21.5cm. Condition is very good.