Marrin's Bookshop

Synopsis

Aquatint.hand coloured. view of the metropolis from lambeth looking across the thames to westminster abbey, and showing the built-up area from millbank to the tower. the remains of old st paul's with its inigo jones facade is to be seen, and numerous church towers that survived the great fire of 1666. the engraving was between pp.162-163 in travels of como the third, grand duke of tuscany through england. 1669 (london: joseph mawman 1821).

Item Description

Several folds as issued.85 x 20.3 cm. Title and imprint in margin. Damage on fold lines /old repairs.see photo.