[Horner, Thomas] - London panorama
£688
Rare Books, Maps & Manuscripts
Auction: 4 September 2013 at 12:00 BST
Description
Embossed panoramic view of London, as seen from the top of St Paul's Cathedral. London: Dobbs, Bailey and Kronheim, [after 1849]. Folding map on 16 panels backed onto linen, 1240x360mm, original cloth gilt, eight upper panels feature Thomas Hornor's depiction of London from St Paul's Cathedral in plan, with a key and various landmarks labelled, the lower eight panels are printed in brown, yellow, green and blue, slight spotting, covers a little soiled, hinge weak, ties broken