ECL-Se.2:01/22-2014
Parts
Object number
ECL-Se.2:01/22-2014
Object type
Identification
Title
An exact surveigh of the streets lanes and churches, comprehended within the ruinsof the city of London.... for the use of the Commissioners for the regulation of streets, lanes & c.
Comments
Early outline colour
George Vertue's re-engraving of Hollar's etching of 1667, showing the extent of the Fire. A number of building vignettes and an inset of the plan of London & Westminster. Derivative of Leake's 1667 plan dedicated to the Society of Antiquaries. Extends from Fetter Lane to Tower Dock; 7 views
George Vertue's re-engraving of Hollar's etching of 1667, showing the extent of the Fire. A number of building vignettes and an inset of the plan of London & Westminster. Derivative of Leake's 1667 plan dedicated to the Society of Antiquaries. Extends from Fetter Lane to Tower Dock; 7 views
Description
Content (place)
England
Dimensions
height (actual size): 520mm
width (actual size): 1230mm
width (actual size): 1230mm
Dimension note
two sheets joined
Inscription
Written in red pencil on the back: 22 London in 1667
Materials & techniques note
Line engraving
Production
Person
Leake, John, fl. 1673 - 1717 (Mapmaker)
Hollar, Wenceslaus, 1607 - 1677 (Engraver)
Vertue, George, 1684 - 1756 (Publisher)
Hollar, Wenceslaus, 1607 - 1677 (Engraver)
Vertue, George, 1684 - 1756 (Publisher)
Place
London
Date
1723
History and association
Previous ownership
References
• Darlington & Howgego (21, derivative (a))