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South Prospect of Somerset House engraving c. 1753 for Stow's Survey of London

1753

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To see our other views and maps of England - including London, Oxford and Cambridge, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this Seller" - or send us a message if you cannot find the view you want. B Cole, engraver, for John Stow's 'A Survey of the Cities of London and Westminster and the Borough of Southwark' (London, 1753-56) South Prospect of Somerset House Engraving 24 x 37 cm Stow’s Survey of London, a ward-by-ward topographical and historical tour of the City of London giving an account of buildings, social conditions and customs, was first published in 1598. Cole’s architectural view of Somerset House illustrates the clean neoclassical proportions for which it is known.
  • Creation Year:
    1753
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.45 in (24 cm)Diameter: 14.57 in (37 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • After:
    B Cole (British)
  • Period:
    1750-1759
  • Framing:
    Framing Options Available
  • Condition:
    Trimmed by the binder's knife within plate marks, some offsetting from facing page, occasional soft creases, generally good.
  • Gallery Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU795310596252
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