City London EC4.

See also London Stow's Survey, Ackermann  etc or check query box

EC4 covers the western (Fleet Street,
, Blackfriars, St Paul's but not the cathedral) area of The City,Mansion House, Ludgate Hill, Bread Street; King William Street ; Fleet St, Temple,Moorgate ;Canon St,Addle st,Newgate,Apothecaries Hall,St Brides Church,Fishmongers Hall,The Old Bailey . .. hopefully !














Temple church London set of six
Antique engraving,from a set drawn in 1818, by an outstanding draughtsman F Nash Antique engraving from Vetusta Monumenta a series of illustrated antiquarian papers on ancient buildings, sites, and artefacts, mostly of Britain, published at irregular intervals between 1718 and 1906 by the Society of Antiquaries of London. Folio sized papers, usually authored by members of the society, published individually, then later in volumes, G.Virtue del. J.Basire, sc. Drawn by Vertue These prints were engraved by James Basire. Images 45 x 30 cm Single page Early and accurate architectural studies at affordable prices £185 set post inclusive ( rolled as too large to send flat unless a number are needed)

'The College of Arms or Herald's Office.'
This is an engraving of the inner courtyard of The College of Arms.
This image showing some minor revision, was prepared for inclusion in the part-work edition of John Stow's "A Survey of the Cities of London and Westminster" Engraved by Benjamin Cole (fl.1723-1767) and from the later edition the part-work edition of William Maitland's "History of London" (London : 1753-1756). ie. the drawing is 17thc. updated mid 18thc. Copper engraved print, good condition. Size 36 x 24 cms plus margins. £30 full page good borders

Elevation of an intended new Building for the reception of Felons and Debtors in the room of Newgate, Showing the External Part from North to South."
Lower is titled "A Section, Showing the Internal Part from North to South."

The old prison was demolished and replaced by a new building designed by George Dance the Younger between 1770 and 1777. He also designed the adjacent court-house. From the The Gentleman's Magazine .The Gentleman's Magazine was a monthly magazine published in London in the 18th, 19th, and early 20th century. The magazine began publication with the January 1731 issue. Over time the magazine had various subtitles, including "monthly intelligencer" and "historical review". It restarted its volume numbering in 1868. It ceased publication in 1907. £45 fold as issued but rare issued 1770 Size 19 x 49 cm folds as issued some offsetting otherwise pretty mint

 

Guy Earl of Warwick From a Basso Relievo in Warwick Lane .
.. See Speed's Britannia, p 53. Dugdale's Warwickshire, Stow Book 3rd p 193, Camden p 286, 602 & 614, Echhard's History of England, p 36, Maitland p400 & Pennant's London, p 324. Pubd. April 3rd. 1791. 155 x 135 230 x 175mm. Aquatint from SMITH'S ANTIQUITIES OF LONDON 1791. The first 87 of these plates were specifically published as extra-illustrations to Pennant's "Of London" £20 RARE

Mansion House & Guildhall
Copper engraving with original hand colouring Published by the Bureau of Industry, Weimar, Germany 1792-1810 Size Plate 180 x 227 mm from 'Bilderbuch für Kinder, enthaltend eine angenehme Sammlung von Thieren, Pflanzen, Blumen, Früchten, Mineralien, Trachten [Children's Picture Book Containing a Collection of Animals, Plants, Flowers, Fruits, Minerals, Clothing] by Carl Bertuch £40 inc delivery. x 2

 

The Royal College of Physicians
An antique print, drawn, etched and engraved by John Greig (fl.1800. .1843). Originally produced for James Storer and John Greig's part-work publication "Select Views of London and its Environs : Containing a Collection of Highly Finished Engravings" (London : Vernor & Hood, 1804. .1805).Engraved surface 17 x 11cm minimum ie some larger. Etching and line engraving on paper £20 tinted

Christ's Hospital pl1
 Engraver GODFREY By Hooper... Antique copper line engraved print By Hooper and Newton for Francis GROSE (c.1731 . .1791) for THE ANTIQUITIES OF ENGLAND AND WALES , first published in 1772/3. Image 26 x22 cm £12

A View of St Paul's Choir London from the Altar

From the The Gentleman's Magazine .The Gentleman's Magazine was a monthly magazine published in London in the 18th, 19th, and early 20th century. The magazine began publication with the January 1731 issue. Over time the magazine had various subtitles, including "monthly intelligencer" and "historical review". It restarted its volume numbering in 1868. It ceased publication in 1907. £25 fold as issued but rare dated 1753 Size 19 x 26 cm

A front View of the New Goal as it is now Erecting in the Old Bailey
From a drawing presented to and approved by the committee appointed to superintend the building

From the The Gentleman's Magazine .The Gentleman's Magazine was a monthly magazine published in London in the 18th, 19th, and early 20th century. The magazine began publication with the January 1731 issue. Over time the magazine had various subtitles, including "monthly intelligencer" and "historical review". It restarted its volume numbering in 1868. It ceased publication in 1907. £20 fold as issued but rare dated 1770 Size 19 x 28 cm tears to left side would mend old repair in sky

see also Stow's London


A View of the Inside of St Stephen's walbrook, London built after the design of Sir Christopher Wren

From the The Gentleman's Magazine .The Gentleman's Magazine was a monthly magazine published in London in the 18th, 19th, and early 20th century. The magazine began publication with the January 1731 issue. Over time the magazine had various subtitles, including "monthly intelligencer" and "historical review". It restarted its volume numbering in 1868. It ceased publication in 1907. £25 fold as issued but rare dated 1753 Size 19 x 28 cm

 

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View of the fine Saracenic Arch' of the Temple Church.
From the The Gentleman's Magazine .The Gentleman's Magazine was a monthly magazine published in London in the 18th, 19th, and early 20th century. The magazine began publication with the January 1731 issue. Over time the magazine had various subtitles, including "monthly intelligencer" and "historical review". It restarted its volume numbering in 1868. It ceased publication in 1907. £25 fold as issued but rare dated 1783 Size 19 x 26 cm

 



The Bank Parlour, Court of the Govenor and Company
Original steel engraving, engraved by H. Melville drawn by F. Mackenzie. Published in London Interiors, in 1841 Image size 18 x 16 cm £10 unmounted ragged base edge will mount

St Mary, Aldermary

Drawn by John Coney, (1786-1833)Engraved by Joseph Skelton, (fl.1820-1850)Published in 1814/18 in the Architectural Series of London Churches/ Architectura Ecclesiastica Londini . Published by J. Booth Approx 16cms by 22cms some have fhistorical descriptions under the picture. Unmounted £35 inc delivery a few minor blemishes to page

St Austin ( St Augustin) Watling Street

Drawn by John Coney, (1786-1833)Engraved by Joseph Skelton, (fl.1820-1850)Published in 1814/18 in the Architectural Series of London Churches/ Architectura Ecclesiastica Londini . Published by J. Booth Approx 16cms by 22cms some have fhistorical descriptions under the picture. Unmounted £35 inc delivery a few minor blemishes to page

St Andrews Wardrobe

Drawn by John Coney, (1786-1833)Engraved by Joseph Skelton, (fl.1820-1850)Published in 1814/18 in the Architectural Series of London Churches/ Architectura Ecclesiastica Londini . Published by J. Booth Approx 16cms by 22cms some have fhistorical descriptions under the picture. Unmounted £35 inc delivery a few minor blemishes to page

All Hallows Bread Street

Drawn by John Coney, (1786-1833)Engraved by Joseph Skelton, (fl.1820-1850)Published in 1814/18 in the Architectural Series of London Churches/ Architectura Ecclesiastica Londini . Published by J. Booth Approx 16cms by 22cms some have fhistorical descriptions under the picture. Unmounted £35 inc delivery a few minor blemishes to page

St Bennet ( St Benedict) Pauls Wharf

Drawn by John Coney, (1786-1833)Engraved by Joseph Skelton, (fl.1820-1850)Published in 1814/18 in the Architectural Series of London Churches/ Architectura Ecclesiastica Londini . Published by J. Booth Approx 16cms by 22cms some have fhistorical descriptions under the picture. Unmounted £35 inc delivery a few minor blemishes to page

St mary Magdalen ( Knightrider street)
Drawn by John Coney, (1786-1833)Engraved by Joseph Skelton, (fl.1820-1850)Published in 1814/18 in the Architectural Series of London Churches/ Architectura Ecclesiastica Londini . Published by J. Booth Approx 16cms by 22cms some have fhistorical descriptions under the picture. Unmounted £35 inc delivery a few minor blemishes to page

The New Temple London
 Engraver GODFREY By Hooper... Antique copper line engraved print By Hooper and Newton for Francis GROSE (c.1731 . .1791) for THE ANTIQUITIES OF ENGLAND AND WALES , page size: 28 cms x 18.5 cms. Edges worn. Published by S Hooper 12 Jan 1785 £15

see also Stows London for earlier pics




Interior of St Stephen Walbrook

Drawn by John Coney, (1786-1833)Engraved by Joseph Skelton, (fl.1820-1850)Published in 1814/18 in the Architectural Series of London Churches/ Architectura Ecclesiastica Londini . Published by J. Booth Approx 16cms by 22cms some have fhistorical descriptions under the picture. Unmounted £35 inc delivery a few minor blemishes to page

Monument eretcted in the Chancel St Stephen's walbrook
Mary Wilson/Thomas Wilson etc

From the The Gentleman's Magazine .The Gentleman's Magazine was a monthly magazine published in London in the 18th, 19th, and early 20th century. The magazine began publication with the January 1731 issue. Over time the magazine had various subtitles, including "monthly intelligencer" and "historical review". It restarted its volume numbering in 1868. It ceased publication in 1907. £20 fold as issued but rare dated 1753 Size 19 x 26 cm

Egyptian hall Mansion House
 Antique engraved print from Dr David Hughson's 'New Description of London' and the area for thirty miles around was a multi-volume illustrated work issued between 1805 and 1809. Published by J Stratford, 112 Holborn Hill. Print image : 118 x 182 mm 'Hughson' was actually the pseudonym of Edward Pugh writing as David Hughson £15

The New platform and Gallows in the Old bailey

From the The Gentleman's Magazine .The Gentleman's Magazine was a monthly magazine published in London in the 18th, 19th, and early 20th century. The magazine began publication with the January 1731 issue. Over time the magazine had various subtitles, including "monthly intelligencer" and "historical review". It restarted its volume numbering in 1868. It ceased publication in 1907. £25 rare dated 1783

£12 rare dated 1783 clipped to image

 



St. Stephen's Church, Coleman Street
. . . .was a church in the City of London, at the corner of Coleman Street and what is now Gresham Street, Drawn by John Coney, (1786-1833)Engraved by Joseph Skelton, (fl.1820-1850)Published in 1814 in the Architectural Series of London Churches. Published by J. Booth Approx 16cms by 22cms Mounted stunning quality of one of the lost Wren Churches (bombed) £40

Mansion House
Antique engraved print from Dr David Hughson's 'New Description of London' and the area for thirty miles around was a multi-volume illustrated work issued between 1805 and 1809. Published by J Stratford, 112 Holborn Hill. Print image : 118 x 182 mm 'Hughson' was actually the pseudonym of writing as David Hughson £15

London Entrance from Chatham Place Blackfriars
Antique engraved print from Dr David Hughson's 'New Description of London' and the area for thirty miles around was a multi-volume illustrated work issued between 1805 and 1809. Published by J Stratford, 112 Holborn Hill. Print image : 118 x 182 mm 'Hughson' was actually the pseudonym of writing as David Hughson £18 rarer view

 

S View of the Grey Friers Monastery now Christ's Hospital London

From the The Gentleman's Magazine .The Gentleman's Magazine was a monthly magazine published in London in the 18th, 19th, and early 20th century. The magazine began publication with the January 1731 issue. Over time the magazine had various subtitles, including "monthly intelligencer" and "historical review" £15 unmounted RARE . 1820

CHURCHES OF ST GILES IN THE FIELDS; ST GEORGES/HANOVER SQUARE; ST JAMES /WESTMINSTER; ST ANNES/WESTMINSTER; ST GEORGES/QUEEN SQUARE; TEMPLE BAR
First published 1738 by G Virtue this engraved for "A New and Universal History, Description, and Survey Of The Cities Of London and Westminster, The Borough of Southwark, And Their Adjacent Parts. Including not only all the Parishes within the Bills of Mortality, but the Towns, Villages, Palaces, Seats, and Country, to the extent of Twenty Miles round, Comprizing A Circle Of Near One Hundred And Fifty Miles" By Walter Harrison, Esq. Printed for J. Cooke, at Shakespeare's Head, Pater-Noster-Row. 1775..folio 24 x 37 cm £25 W2

 
 

CHURCHES OF ST MARY , ALDERMARY CHURCH, BOW LANE; ST MARY LE BOW, CHEAPSIDE; ST MILDREDS BREAD ST;

 First published 1738 by G Virtue this engraved for "A New and Universal History, Description, and Survey Of The Cities Of London and Westminster, The Borough of Southwark, And Their Adjacent Parts. Including not only all the Parishes within the Bills of Mortality, but the Towns, Villages, Palaces, Seats, and Country, to the extent of Twenty Miles round, Comprizing A Circle Of Near One Hundred And Fifty Miles" By Walter Harrison, Esq. Printed for J. Cooke, at Shakespeare's Head, Pater-Noster-Row. 1775..folio 24 x 37 cm £25

 

CHURCHES OF ST Trinity and Minories St Andrew Undershaft,Leadenhall Street St Margaret Pattens,Little Tower Street St mary Abchurch,Abchurch lane ST Clements ,Eastcheap Allhallows Staining Crutchard Fryers
First published 1738 by G Virtue this engraved for "A New and Universal History, Description, and Survey Of The Cities Of London and Westminster, The Borough of Southwark, And Their Adjacent Parts. Including not only all the Parishes within the Bills of Mortality, but the Towns, Villages, Palaces, Seats, and Country, to the extent of Twenty Miles round, Comprizing A Circle Of Near One Hundred And Fifty Miles" By Walter Harrison, Esq. Printed for J. Cooke, at Shakespeare's Head, Pater-Noster-Row. 1775..folio 24 x 37 cm £25 x 2

St Pauls & the Thames
Antique steel engraved print from c 1830 unmounted. Image 20 x 15 cm £8 german . . 4 copies one tinted state if pref

St Brides Church ROYAL EXCHANGE;
Antique engraved print from Beauties of England & Wales by John John Britton (1771. .1857), English antiquary and topographer and E. W. Brayley. The friends wrote most of Beauties of England and Wales (18 vol., in 25, 1801 . .15) image 11 x 16cm printed close to edge of page unmounted £12.. . 2 copies

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Blackfriars Bridge + smallpox Hospital
Original antique copper engraved map Published for Stows Survey, 1754  Image size: 18 x 30 cm This image showing some minor revision, was prepared for inclusion in the part-work edition of John Stow's "A Survey of the Cities of London and Westminster" Engraved by Benjamin Cole (fl.1723-1767) and from the later edition the part-work edition of William Maitland's "History of London" (London : 1753-1756). ie. the drawing is 17thc. updated mid 18thc. Copper engraved print, good condition. Size 36 x 24 cms plus margins. £45 full page good borders
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Walbrook + Dowgate ward
Original antique copper engraved map Published for Stows Survey, 1754  Image size: 18 x 30 cm This image showing some minor revision, was prepared for inclusion in the part-work edition of John Stow's "A Survey of the Cities of London and Westminster" Engraved by Benjamin Cole (fl.1723-1767) and from the later edition the part-work edition of William Maitland's "History of London" (London : 1753-1756). ie. the drawing is 17thc. updated mid 18thc. Copper engraved print, good condition. Size 36 x 24 cms plus margins. £45 full page good borders

The New River Office + The Front of Newgate
This image showing some minor revision, was prepared for inclusion in the part-work edition of John Stow's "A Survey of the Cities of London and Westminster" Engraved by Benjamin Cole (fl.1723-1767) and from the later edition the part-work edition of William Maitland's "History of London" (London : 1753-1756). ie. the drawing is 17thc. updated mid 18thc. Copper engraved print, good condition. Size 36 x 24 cms plus margins. £45 full page good borders

Front elevation of the Bank of England and the Inner Court of new Newgate Prison.
August 1st 1771. No engraver shown. Age: 1771 Size of image (mm): 390 x 200  £30 scarc

Vue de l'Eglise Cathedral de st.Paul du cote d'Occident avant le feu 1666
St Paul's before the fireFrom James Beverell's La Delices de la Grande Bretagne et de L’Irlande was first published in 1707 in eight volumes very fine plates by J. Goeree (1670-1731) .Etching and line engraving on paper. Pieter van der Aa was a Leiden bookseller and publisher.Image12.5 x 16 cm £45

Vue du dedans de la Nef de 1'Eglise Cathedrale de S. Paul avant le feu de 1666
From James Beverell's La Delices de la Grande Bretagne et de L’Irlande was first published in 1707 in eight volumes very fine plates by J. Goeree (1670-1731) originaly 1677 by Loggan Etching and line engraving on paper. Pieter van der Aa was a Leiden bookseller and publisher.Image12.5 x 16 cm £45. .perfect early copy

vue de la partie Exterieure du Choeur du Cote d'Occident Avant le Feu de 1666

From James Beverell's La Delices de la Grande Bretagne et de L’Irlande was first published in 1707 in eight volumes very fine plates by J. Goeree (1670-1731) originaly 1677 by Loggan
.Etching and line engraving on paper. Pieter van der Aa was a Leiden bookseller and publisher.Image12.5 x 16 cm £20. . poor copy worn plate

£45. .perfect early copy

L'Entree du College Royal des Medecins.
( in Warwick lane)
From James Beverell's La Delices de la Grande Bretagne et de L’Irlande was first published in 1707 in eight volumes very fine plates by J. Goeree (1670-1731) originaly 1677 by Loggan
.Etching and line engraving on paper. Pieter van der Aa was a Leiden bookseller and publisher.Image12.5 x 16 cm £45. . .x 3

Saint/Holy Faith Church (in the City of London) before the Great Fire Vue du dedans de l'Eglise Paroissiale de Sainte Foi Avant le Feu de 1666 . . . now under St Paul's

From James Beverell's La Delices de la Grande Bretagne et de L’Irlande was first published in 1707 in eight volumes very fine plates by J. Goeree (1670-1731) originaly 1677 by Loggan .Etching and line engraving on paper. Pieter van der Aa was a Leiden bookseller and publisher.Image12.5 x 16 cm £45. .perfect early copy

 



London Bridge Ansicht der Londner Bruche
 Antique aquatint print from c 1830 unmounted. Image 20 x 14 cm £12. german early view

The Pool of the Thames
Antique steel engraved print from c 1830 unmounted. Image 20 x 15 cm £12.closer cut mucky

St Paul's St Paul's KIrche in London
Antique steel engraved print from c 1780 unmounted. Image 20 x 15 cm £12.slight creasing to page c 1780

 



Old Somerset House;
The Savoy from Beauties of England & Wales by John merc (1771-1857), English antiquary and topographer and E. W. Brayley. The two friends wrote part of Beauties of England and Wales (18 vol., in 25, 1801&endash;15) image 11 x 16cm app. £12 . . .2 copies

Christ's Hospital pl2
 Engraver GODFREY By Hooper... Antique copper line engraved print By Hooper and Newton for Francis GROSE (c.1731 . .1791) for THE ANTIQUITIES OF ENGLAND AND WALES , first published in 1772/3. Image 26 x22 cm £12

 



View of St Sepulchre's Church Snow Hill
 Engraved for The Modern Universal British Traveller; or A New Complete, and Accurate Tour through England, Wales, Scotland, and the Neighbouring Islands.[London: J. Cooke] [1779]. originally produced for the Cooke part-work publication "The Modern Universal British Traveller" (London 1779). Size 27.5 x 17 cms. unmounted £8.

 

  The Mansion House;
 Antique engraved print from Beauties of England & Wales by John John Britton (1771. .1857), English antiquary and topographer and E. W. Brayley. The friends wrote most of Beauties of England and Wales (18 vol., in 25, 1801 . .15) image 11 x 16cm printed close to edge of page unmounted £12.

Temple Church;
Antique engraved print from Beauties of England & Wales by John John Britton (1771. .1857), English antiquary and topographer and E. W. Brayley. The friends wrote most of Beauties of England and Wales (18 vol., in 25, 1801 . .15) image 11 x 16cm printed close to edge of page unmounted £12. . .x 2

Doorway to the Temple Church;;
 Antique engraved print from Beauties of England & Wales by John John Britton (1771. .1857), English antiquary and topographer and E. W. Brayley. The friends wrote most of Beauties of England and Wales (18 vol., in 25, 1801 . .15) image 11 x 16cm printed close to edge of page unmounted £12.

 
 




Interior Lincolns Inn Chapel
An antique print, drawn, etched and engraved by John Greig (fl.1800. .1843). Originally produced for James Storer and John Greig's part-work publication "Select Views of London and its Environs : Containing a Collection of Highly Finished Engravings" (London : Vernor & Hood, 1804. .1805).Engraved surface 17 x 11cm minimum ie some larger. Etching and line engraving on paper £20

Cliffords inn
An antique print, drawn, etched and engraved by John Greig (fl.1800. .1843). Originally produced for James Storer and John Greig's part-work publication "Select Views of London and its Environs : Containing a Collection of Highly Finished Engravings" (London : Vernor & Hood, 1804. .1805).Engraved surface 17 x 11cm minimum ie some larger. Etching and line engraving on paper £20

Surgeons Theatre Old Bailey

This image showing some minor revision, was prepared for inclusion in the part-work edition of John Stow's "A Survey of the Cities of London and Westminster" Engraved by Benjamin Cole (fl.1723-1767) and from the later edition the part-work edition of William Maitland's "History of London" (London : 1753-1756). ie. the drawing is 17thc. updated mid 18thc. Copper engraved print, good condition. Size 36 x 24 cms plus margins. £30 full page good borders  and the paper is not white but toned to cream x 2

Fleet market from Holborn Bridge
Original drawn by Shepherd, engraved by barber, published by I. T. Hinton, 4 Warwick Square, London, 1830. £10 mounted tinted

  


London
from Daniel and Samuel Lyson's " ENVIRONS OF LONDON BEING AN HISTORICAL ACCOUNT OF TOWNS, VILLAGES, AND HAMLETS, Within Twelve Miles of that Capital "(1792-6). 1792 .Published T. Cadell, London . Image 24 x 17 cm £10 scarce some foxing will clean

Doorway to the Temple Church
from Daniel and Samuel Lyson's " ENVIRONS OF LONDON BEING AN HISTORICAL ACCOUNT OF TOWNS, VILLAGES, AND HAMLETS, Within Twelve Miles of that Capital "(1792-6). 1792 .Published T. Cadell, London . Image 24 x 17 cm £18 scarce some foxing will clean

Stationers Hall near Paternoster Row
.This howing some minor revision, was prepared for inclusion in the part-work edition of John Stow's "A Survey of the Cities of London and Westminster" Engraved by Benjamin Cole (fl.1723-1767) and originally produced for the part-work edition of William Maitland's "History of London" (London : 1753-1756). Copper engraved print, good condition. Size 18 x 24 cms plus margins. £15 cropped top border

 
 


The Mansion House;
 c 1770 for Chamberlain's History of London"£8