William Maitland (b. 1693, d. 1757)
William Maitland a.o.: The history and survey of London: from its foundation to the present time [...]. 2 vols. Folio. London: T. Osborne and J. Shipton 1756. 2nd ed. Frontispiece, [10], III-VIII, 3–1392, [2], 1394–1410 pages), 120 maps, plates and plans (some folding). With the book plates of Robert Williams Jun. and Arthur H. Dyke Acland on inner end paper. The contents are generally clean, a few text leaves with browning and foxing. One folded map with minor tear (The South East Prospect of Westminster). Front free endpaper with repair. Bound in cont. full calf with gilt decorations on boards. Spines very nicely repaired. (2)
Important work on London. Originally published in 1739 as ’The history of London, from its foundation by the Romans’. The illlustrations depict famous churches, street plans and birds-eye views of squares, hospitals etc.
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Paintings & books, 19 September 2017