LONDON in MINIATURE with the Surrounding Villages – a map by E. Mogg, 1814

Description

Historical Plan of London by Edward Mogg “LONDON in MINIATURE with the Surrounding Villages” published in 1814. This is the second improved edition of this famous folding pocket map.

“London in Miniature, with the Surrounding Villages Entire New Plan in which the Improvements both present and intended are actually reduced (by permission) from the surveys of the Several Proprietors. The whole laid down from the best Authorities and carefully corrected to the present time by Edward Mogg. Published by Edward Mogg, 51 Charing Cross. January 1st 1814.” Size of the original folding map is approximately 38×21,5 inches.

Edward Mogg was a publisher in London in 19th century. He issued maps and travel guides to England, Wales and London. This extraordinary second 1814 edition of Edward Mogg’s folding map covers the central part of London from Kensington to Greenwich and the East India Docks. Of this stunning map, Mogg writes “…like the clue of Ariadne, it will conduct him through the labyrinth, and, occasionally consulted, will enable him, unattended, to thread with ease the mazes of this vast metropolis”. Mogg’s map of London offers superb and beautifully engraved detail throughout noting all streets, parks, and numerous important buildings. Illustrates a relatively primitive state of development on the south shore of the Thames. The downtown area consumed by the London fire of 1666 is highlighted in red. Mogg’s intention in this map is to highlight various city works and urban renewal projects which were being perused in the early 19th century.

This poster is a high quality “giclee” reproduction of a restored antique original, custom-printed on Standard Single-weight Matt Coated art paper 140gsm or  Heavyweight Matt Coated art paper 230gsm (more of a thin card density), or superb Epson Matt Canvas 320gsm, according to your choice. We use the latest UltraChromeHDX pigment inks which guarantee 60 years of colour  permanence (up to 200 years fade-proof for colour prints).  This poster is suitable for mounting and framing, as well as direct display on a wall.

IMPORTANT: If you are going to frame this print we recommend art paper 230gsm or canvas 320gsm. The 140gsm art paper option makes sense if you wish to DIY-frame or to tack the poster to a wall without framing, due to it being lighter and more flexible. All three options are giclee prints of the same high quality.

POSTER PRINT QUALITY

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