Cruchley's New Plan of London, Showing all the New and Intended Improvements to the Current Time - Original folding map of London printed and published in 1830 by Cruchley. Laid on linen in 18 sections. Original colour.

Original folding map of London laid on linen.

Published in 1830 by G.F. Cruchley

Original hand-colour.

George Frederick Cruchley (1797-1880) was a cartographer, engraver and publisher, active in London in first half of19th century. He issued maps and travel guides to England, Wales and London, mostly in format of folding pocket guides and maps. This particular map was an engraved then hand-coloured plan, dissected and mounted on linen. The red, yellow and green lines depict the boundaries of the City of London, the City & Liberties of Westminster and the Borough of Southward. The major streets are listed in the margins.