A scarce 18th century two-sheet plan of London

FOSTER, George.

A New and exact Plan of the Cities of London and Westminster & the Borough of Southwark to this present Year Exhibiting in a neater and more distinct manner not only all the New Buildings to this Year but also a considerable Number of Streets, Lanes & Alleys, Churches, Inns of Court, Halls, Hospitals &c. more than any Map hitherto published. Whereunto are added the Rates of Hackney Coachmen and Watermen with several other useful embelishments.
London: Robert Sayer, 1778. Coloured. Two sheets conjoined, total 565 x 1020mm.

A large and detailed town plan of London, originally published in 1738. In 1775 Sayer added the inset prospect of London and views of St James's Palace, the Queen's Palace, Westminster Abbey & St Paul's. Tables give a key for the wards, and rates for hackney coaches and watermen. Bottom right are the arms of 12 city companies.

HOWGEGO: 82, this state not listed;
Stock ID : 18487