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| Keywords: 1806 Mogg Pocket or Case Map of London, England - Geographicus - London-mogg-1806.jpg An extraordinary first edition example of Edward Mogg's important 1806 case map of London England 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 extraordinary 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 We have found a few references to various later editions of this map at auction and in libraries but this is the only first edition we know of to have appeared on the market in the last 35 years 1806 dated Size in 36 19 5 object history credit line accession number London-mogg-1806 Geographicus-source PD-Art-100 1806 maps Old maps of London Edward Mogg Maps in English | ||||
