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Contemporary map of the Great Fire of London of 1666
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A scarce plan of the Great Fire of London, a German copy of the map published in Amsterdam by Doornick The main map shows London and Westminster with the extent of the destruction depicted. Insets include a prospect of the City in flames, 'Londons Brandt' , and Hooke's plan for rebuilding the city on a grid. Top right are the Royal Arms and those of the City of London.
The plan was issued with a letterpress key listing the buildings destroyed, not present here.
Additional information
| Dimensions | 545 × 300 mm |
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| Cartographer | |
| Date | 1666 |
| Extra Info | Platte Grondt der Verbrande Stadt London. |
| Publication | Frankfurt: Wilhelm Serling, 1666. 300 x 545mm. |
| Condition | Minor restoration to margins, otherwise a very fine example with a crisp impression. |
| References | HOWGEGO: 17; BM 1880,1113.1172. |
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