London environs old map c.1870 huge WH Smith linen backed hand colored London Very detailed

Very detailed

5"  x  5 3/4"

An rare antique engraved minature map

The paper shows various minor signs of age

Captures this country at a unique historical moment in time

London environs old map c.1870 huge WH Smith linen backed hand colored London Very detailedW. H. Smith & Son's Map of Environs of London. (urban plans of 19th century England British Isles) Issued c. 1870 80, London by W. H. Smith. Beautiful and finely detailed 19th century antique map, lithographed with hand color. Large folding pocket map format, linen backed as issued. Green cloth boards outline ruled in blind, paper title label to front cover. Light uniform paper age toning, minor small spotting, original fold lines, overall remaining