ROQUE, A PLAN OF THE CITIES OF LONDON AND WESTMINSTER AND BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK, 1746, [BUT 1749]

Large engraved wall map in 24 sheets, (2145 x 4320mm., when joined; 715 x 540mm., individual sheet size), engraved ornamental border and cartouches, with additional engraved "key" sheet (535 x 713mm.), housed together in brown portfolio with ties, a few minor repairs (mostly marginal), strengthening to folds, occasional small and unobtrusive worm-holes, slight stain to F1

Howgego 96 (2)

Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

A MAGNIFICENT AND VERY DETAILED WALL MAP OF LONDON. Rocque’s plan of London was the first survey since that carried out by William Morgan in the aftermath of the Great Fire. It was larger than any earlier published map of London as a whole, and at a scale of 26 inches to a mile, it is a primary record for the city in the mid-eighteenth century.

Second edition from c.1749 with no changes to the title or imprint, but with some minor alterations to the map, such as the addition of Chesterfield House on sheet A2 (completed in 1749), John Street and Hill Street.