Whitbread's New Plan Of London historical map Victorian guide 1858 art poster

Description: Iconic Victorian folding pocket map "Whitbread's New Plan Of London, Drawn From Authentic Surveys"Engraved and hand-coloured guide to Victorian London, published by Josiah Whitbread, Mapseller, 142 Oxford Street, London, first published in 1851, corrected January 1st 1858.Printed area (image as on the main picture) measures:Large poster 17.0x23.7 inch / 43.4x60.3 cm (approx. same sheet size)The Whitbread's New Plan of London map was first published in 1851 just prior to the opening of the "Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations", or simply the Great Exhibition. The central London and its iconic locations, buildings and bridges depicted by Whitbread in great detail and labelled. Josiah Whitbread was a London based map publisher, active in the middle to later part of the 19th century, with the company address at 142 Oxford Street, London. He published several large format maps and street guides, mostly focusing on London. When he retired, his map plates were sold to Philip & Son, who republished them under their own imprint. Little else is known of Whitbread's life or his publishing company.This poster is a high quality "giclee" reproduction of a restored antique original, custom-printed on Standard Single-weight Matt Coated art paper 140gsm ( flexible option, easier to tack directly to a wall but could also be framed). We use the latest UltraChromeHDX pigment inks which guarantee 60 years of colour permanence (up to 200 years fade-proof for colour prints). If you are going to frame this print we recommend you to check our other listing for same print on Heavyweight Matt Coated art paper 230gsm (more of a thin card density) or superb Epson Matt Canvas 320gsm. All our giclee prints are of the same high quality.POSTER PRINT QUALITYPlease note that our reproduction posters are made to order and every print is checked before posting. The images we use in most cases are scans of antique originals, professionally restored in order to remove the most evident stains, folds, tears and other damage. We strive to balance the restoration and saving the overall integrity and antique appearance of the original. Our restored images are unique and these prints can be purchased only from VictorianMaps.There will be no watermark on your image but there might be a white border depending on aspect ratio of the original. Please note that when a large antique original is reduced to a smaller size print some text may not be readable. Please check our measurements: every poster has its own aspect ratio same as original and printed exactly as pictured.SAFE SHIPPINGPrints up to A4 are placed in transparent sleeve and posted in cardboard-backed envelope, unless posted together with a larger poster. All posters larger then A4 are rolled in transparent plastic and acid-free tissue paper and placed in heavy-duty postal tube for dispatch / delivery. We do not ship posters folded.It will be shipped by Royal Mail or other service with tracking and/or delivery confirmation. The P&P includes postage and packaging, and the excess (i.e. for A4 prints) will always be refunded. International buyers: please check the postage costs and allow extra time for overseas delivery; please be aware that the purchase price doesn't include any possible custom charges.COMBINED SHIPPINGShipping for multiple purchases will be combined wherever possible. In multiple item purchase, each additional item postage is charged at £1.00. If you intend to purchase two or more items: please first put all our items in Ebay basket / cart, and you will then see a total with combined postage before checkout. For smaller prints sent in an envelope or in a shorter postal tube, postage may end up cheaper and excess will always be refunded.REFUND GUARANTEEWe would like you to be satisfied with your purchase. If by any reason you are not happy with it, simply return it within 14 days for a full refund.A good feedback is always appreciated and indicates you have received the item safely. Thank you!

Price: 18.9 GBP

Location: Haslemere

End Time: 2023-12-07T10:30:39.000Z

Shipping Cost: 28.25 GBP