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Plan of Goa, 1750

Turkey in Asia, 1772

Balkans map, 1772

Asia map, 1772

South India, 1851

Vienna plan, 1776

South America, 1772

Ireland map, 1772

Poland map, 1772

North America, 1772

Rome plan, 1776

Oxford plan, 1837

Valletta plan, 1776

London plan, 1857

Asia map, 1817

China map, 1885

Turkey in Asia, 1817

Amsterdam plan, 1776

Naples plan, 1776

Roman Empire map

London map, 1815

Elizabethan Westminster

Australia map, 1851

London plan, 1837

Glasgow plan, 1865

British Isles, 1584

Bengal map, 1773

Canterbury plan, 1670

Japan map, 1851

Switzerland, 1851

Netherlands, 1762

Ancient Athens plan

Chester plan, 1795

East Indies, 1820

Austria map, 1630

Canada map, 1850

Central America, 1850

Panama map, 1850

Asia map, 1850

Malay Archipelago, 1856

Egypt map, 1851

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"Plan des Villes de Londres et de Westminster ..." (Plan of London and Westminster) by Nicolas de Fer, engraved by C.Inselin, published in Paris, about 1704 (dated 1700.) The original is a copper engraved plan measuring 33.5 x 22.5 cms, it is trimmed to the image edge and laid down on a larger sheet. Click here for detail showing part of the map at full resolution (500 dpi). Click the small image to the left for a larger low resolution version. (Ref sm0019). Digital image size 25 mb at 500 dpi.
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"Gegend von London, 1857" (Plan of London, 1857) published in a German atlas, 1857. The original is an extremely detailed map of the London area, as with other maps of this date most of the rural environs shown are now within the city. Click here for detail showing part of the map at full resolution (500 dpi). Click the small image to the left for a larger low resolution version. (Ref sm0077). Digital image size 20 mb at 500 dpi.
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"Plan of London, Metropolitan Burghs and Southern and Eastern Environs " drawn and engraved by J.Bartholomew, published in The Imperial Gazetteer, 1866. The original is a lithographic plan with original hand colour. A detailed map illustrating mid-Victorian London, most of the rural environs shown are now within the city. Click here for detail showing part of the map at full resolution (500 dpi). Click the small image to the left for a larger low resolution version. (Ref sm0034). Digital image size 21 mb at 500 dpi.
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"Environs of London" published in C & J Cary's New Itinerary, (11th edition) about 1815. The original is a copper engraved map with later hand colour. An intersting map with much detail of the rural areas now incorporated into London. NOTE - the original has two folds which show in the scan. Click here for detail showing part of the map at full resolution (600 dpi). Click the small image to the left for a larger low resolution version. (Ref sm0070). Digital image size 16.5 mb at 600 dpi.
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"Environs of London" published in Thomas Moule's English Counties ..., 1837. The original is a steel engraved map with full original hand colour. A small but decorative map illustrating early-Victorian London and vicinity, most of the environs shown are now within the city. Click here for detail showing part of the map at full resolution (600 dpi). Click the small image to the left for a larger low resolution version. (Ref sm0067). Digital image size 36 mb at 600 dpi.
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"Plan of the City of Westminster in the time of Queen Elizabeth" (about 1580) engraved by Woodthorpe after an original plan, published in Lambert's History of London, 1805. The original is a small copper engraved plan with later hand colouring, NOTE - the lower margin and title area is damaged, but the plan itself is fine. Click here for detail showing part of the map at full resolution (500 dpi). Click the small image to the left for a larger low resolution version. (Ref sm0069). Digital image size 8 mb at 500 dpi.
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"Plan of the University and Town of Cambridge" engraved by Neele, published in Magna Britannia .., 1808. The original is a copper engraved plan measuring 19 x 24 cms. Click here for detail showing part of the map at full resolution (500 dpi). Click the small image to the left for a larger low resolution version. (Ref sm0020). Digital image size 13.5 mb at 500 dpi.
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"Oxford" engraved by J.Roper after a plan by G.Cole, published in The Beauties of England & Wales, 1806. With a numbered key to all the Colleges, Universities and Halls. The original is a copper engraved plan with recent hand colouring. Click here for detail showing part of the map at full resolution (500 dpi). Click the small image to the left for a larger low resolution version. (Ref sm0048). Digital image size 15 mb at 500 dpi.
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"City and University of Oxford " engraved by J.Cleghorn, published in Thomas Moule's English Counties ..., 1837. The original is a detailed steel engraved map with full original hand colour. A very decorative plan of the city, incorporating views of Oxford from the north and Christ Church College, as well as the coats of arms for many other colleges. Click here for detail showing part of the map at full resolution (600 dpi). Click the small image to the left for a larger low resolution version. (Ref sm0079). Digital image size 17 mb at 600 dpi.
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"A Plan of Chester" engraved by J.Mutlow, published by John Stockdale in 1795. The original is a copper engraved plan with recent hand colouring. Click here for detail showing part of the map at full resolution (600 dpi). Click the small image to the left for a larger low resolution version. (Ref sm0058). Digital image size 27 mb at 600 dpi.
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"A Ground Plott of Canterbury " by Wenceslas Hollar, origianlly published about 1670, this historical plan of Canterbury is taken from a strike off the original plate, printed about 1795. The scanned original is a copper engraved plan with recent hand colouring. To the upper left, especially in the key area, can be seen some evidence of damage to the plate, or possibly some show-through of an etching on the reverse side of the copper plate. Click here for detail showing part of the map at full resolution (600 dpi). Click the small image to the left for a larger low resolution version. (Ref sm0063). Digital image size 23 mb at 600 dpi.
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"City of Glasgow " drawn and engraved by G.H.Swanston, published in Fullarton's Gazetter of Scotland, about 1865. The original is a lithographic plan with original hand colouring, it has one vertical fold, visible in the image. Click here for detail showing part of the map at full resolution (500 dpi). Click the small image to the left for a larger low resolution version. (Ref sm0066). Digital image size 19.5 mb at 500 dpi.
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Ireland " Plan of Dublin " anonymous engraver, published in History of the City of Dublin, 1818. The original is a copper engraved plan measuring 37 x 25 cms, it has three vertical folds, one of which is visible in the image. Click here for detail showing part of the map at full resolution (500 dpi). Click the small image to the left for a larger low resolution version. (Ref sm0014). Digital image size 29 mb at 500 dpi.
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Switzerland "Geneva" engraved by B.R.Davies, published by the 'Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge', 1844. The original is a steel engraved plan with original hand colour measuring 37.5 x 29 cms. Click here for detail showing part of the map at full resolution (500 dpi). Click the small image to the left for a larger low resolution version. (Ref sm0029). Digital image size 27.5 mb at 500 dpi.
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Valletta "A Plan of the City of Malta " detailed copper engraved city plan by John Andrews, first published in Plans of the Principal Cities in the World, about 1776. This example was published by by John Stockdale in 1800. The original measures about 26 x 17.5 cms. Click here for detail showing part of the map at full resolution (500 dpi). Click the small image to the left for a larger low resolution version. (Ref sm0078). Digital image size 17.5 mb at 500 dpi.
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Italy "A Plan of the City of Rome " detailed copper engraved city plan by John Andrews, first published in Plans of the Principal Cities in the World, about 1776. This example was published by by John Stockdale in 1800. The original measures about 25.5 x 24 cms. Click here for detail showing part of the map at full resolution (500 dpi). Click the small image to the left for a larger low resolution version. (Ref sm0081). Digital image size 24 mb at 500 dpi.
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Italy "A Plan of the City of Naples" (Napoli) detailed copper engraved city plan by John Andrews, first published in Plans of the Principal Cities in the World, about 1776. This example was published by by John Stockdale in 1800. The original measures about 25 x 16.5 cms. Click here for detail showing part of the map at full resolution (500 dpi). Click the small image to the left for a larger low resolution version. (Ref sm0072). Digital image size 16.5 mb at 500 dpi.
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Netherlands "A Plan of the City of Amsterdam " detailed copper engraved city plan by John Andrews, first published in Plans of the Principal Cities in the World, about 1776. This example was published by by John Stockdale in 1800. The original measures about 25 x 16.5 cms. Click here for detail showing part of the map at full resolution (500 dpi). Click the small image to the left for a larger low resolution version. (Ref sm0073). Digital image size 19 mb at 500 dpi.
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Italy "Florence" (Firenze) engraved by E.Turrell after a plan by W.B.Clarke, published by the 'Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge', 1844. The original is a steel engraved antique plan with original hand colour measuring about 37.5 x 29 cms. Click here for detail showing part of the map at full resolution (500 dpi). Click the small image to the left for a larger low resolution version. (Ref sm0032). Digital image size 25 mb at 500 dpi.
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Austria "A Plan of the City of Vienna " detailed copper engraved city plan by John Andrews, first published in Plans of the Principal Cities in the World, about 1776. This example was published by by John Stockdale in 1800. The original measures about 25 x 17.5 cms. Click here for detail showing part of the map at full resolution (500 dpi). Click the small image to the left for a larger low resolution version. (Ref sm0086). Digital image size 16 mb at 500 dpi.
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Germany "Berlin" engraved by J.Henshall after a plan by W.B.Clarke, published by the 'Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge', 1844. The original is a steel engraved antique plan with original hand colour measuring about 37.5 x 29 cms. Click here for detail showing part of the map at full resolution (500 dpi). Click the small image to the left for a larger low resolution version. (Ref sm0033). Digital image size 30 mb at 500 dpi.
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Turkey " Constantinople and the Bosphorus " drawn and engraved by Alexander Findlay, published in L'Empire Ottoman Illustre ..., about 1838. The original is a steel engraved plan measuring 18.5 x 25 cms. Click here for detail showing part of the map at full resolution (500 dpi). Click the small image to the left for a larger low resolution version. (Ref sm0030). Digital image size 11.5 mb at 500 dpi.
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"The Antient City of Jerusalem and Places adjacent" engraved by G.Rollos, published about 1757. The original is a copper engraved plan measuring 25 x 18.5 cms. Click here for detail showing part of the map at full resolution (500 dpi). Click the small image to the left for a larger low resolution version. (Ref sm0015). Digital image size 15 mb at 500 dpi.
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"Plan of the Environs of Athens" (ancient Athens) by J.D.Barbie du Bocage, engraved by J.Russell and published in The Travels of Anacharsis, (mid 4th century BC), 1825 (the map is dated 1785.) The original is a copper engraved plan with recent hand colouring. Click here for detail showing part of the map at full resolution (400 dpi). Click the small image to the left for a larger low resolution version. (Ref sm0059). Digital image size 15 mb at 400 dpi.
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"Plan de Goa " (Plan of Goa) by Jacqes Nicolas Bellin, originally published in Paris, about 1750. The original is a copper engraved plan with recent hand colouring and has two flattened vertical folds. The size of the original is 35 x 21.5 cms including title, plus margins. Click here for detail showing part of the map at full resolution (500 dpi). Click the small image to the left for a larger low resolution version. (Ref sm0091). Digital image size 25 mb at 500 dpi.
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