1720 A PROSPECT OF WESTMINSTER London Johannes Kip Large Panoramic View

KIP, Johannes

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1720 A PROSPECT OF WESTMINSTER - LA VILLE DE WESTMUNSTERThis fine Map is from Nouveau Thandeacute;andacirc;tre de la Grande Bretagne, the five-volume set celebrated for its survey of the country house during the Augustinian age as captured in the superb series of plates engraved by the Dutch draughtsmen; Johannes Kip and Leonard Knyff. The work is considered to be one of the most important topographic works of the eighteenth century. A number of other premier engravers contributed to produce some outstanding plates that show the royal palaces, naval towns, cathedrals and large panoramic views of London, Westminster and Cambridge. Published by Joseph Smith. This map stretches from Peterborough House and The Hors Fary to St. Clement Danes. Buckingham House is central with the long rows of trees in St. Jamess Park receding towards the house.Condition is excellent. Approx size 116cm x 53cm including margins. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers APOW-5146156

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