U.K., London; Rees Davis, Benjamin - Davies's map of the British metropolis - 1848

A rare, extraordinary, and beautifully engraved 1848 case map or pocket plan of London, England, by B. R. Davies. It covers the centre of London from Chiswick east to Bugsby's Reach and the Victoria Docks, extends north as far as Stamford Hill, and south as far as Nunhead Cemetery. This map is beautifully engraved, with streets, blocks, important buildings, parks, topographical features, waterways and railroads clearly noted. It features beautiful original hand colour. Dissected and mounted on linen in 32 panels, folds into original slipcase.