City panorama a birds eye view of London and surrounding country, taken from the Monument, is open for the inspection of the public. Admittance 1 shilling. 61 Wood Street, Cheapside. [graphic]

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Title: City panorama a birds eye view of London and surrounding country, taken from the Monument, is open for the inspection of the public. Admittance 1 shilling. 61 Wood Street, Cheapside. [graphic]
Alternative Title: Birds eye view of London and surrounding country, taken from the Monument, is open for the inspection of the public
City panorama, 61 Wood Street, Cheapside
Published / Created: [not before 1826]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: publisher not identified
Abstract: Etched advertisement for a panoramic view of London that could be viewed (for an admission fee) at 61 Wood Street. Wrapping around the text at center is a circular depiction of that bird's-eye panorama of the city
Description: Title from text at center of image.
Later state, with changes to the text at center; the word "is" has replaced the word "will" in the phrase "will open to the public," and the admission price has replaced the original opening date of "Septr. 1st, 1826." The burnished remnants of the former text can be faintly seen in both places. For the earlier state before these changes, see impression from the Peter Jackson London Collection that is digitally reproduced on the Look and Learn website (www.lookandlearn.com; accessed 5 August 2024).
Date inferred from opening date listed on the earlier state.
Sheet trimmed within plate mark.
Folded to 23.3 x 18 cm; mounted to 27.2 x 21.4 cm.
Mounted before page 5 in volume 1 of an extra-illustrated copy of: Malcolm, J.P. Londinium redivivum, or, An antient history and modern description of London.
Provenance: Engraved bookplate of Charles E.H. Chadwick Healey in each volume; sold at his sale, Hodgson Rooms, 1942. Also with the bookplate: Harry Lawrence Bradfer Lawrence F.S.A. in volume 2. Marlborough Rare Books; May 2024.
Extent: 1 print : sheet 23.3 x 23.8 cm
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.
Language: English