Collingridge, Leonard (sold)
Leonard Collingridge (1837 - March 24, 1900) became a partner in the printing firm of W.H. and L. Collingridge with his brother William (fl. c. 1846 - 1894), which William founded in 1846. After William retired in 1894, Leonard continued working in the business with his family members John, Leonard Thomas, and Hugh
A 19th century map of the City of London featuring St. Paul's Cathedral.
Collingridge's City of London Directory Map, Shewing the Latest Improvements and Alterations.
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This is a rare first edition 1885 William Hill and Leonard Collingridge city map or plan of the City of London. The map depicts the city from the Royal Courts of Justice to Goodman's Fields and from Goswell Road to the Thames River and the Tower of London. Meticulously detailed, individual buildings throughout the city are illustrated. Churches are the most easily identified, as they are shaded with black diagonal lines. St. Paul's Cathedral is situated in the lower left quadrant. Halls, banks, offices, colleges, post offices, hospitals, and police stations are all identified. Squares and streets are labeled throughout. City wards are labeled in block lettering and outlined and shaded in various colors to allow for easy differentiation. The red numbers identify parishes. Rail lines are highlighted by thick red lines, which also outline rail stations. Wonderful detail is included as well, such as the trees illustrated along Victoria Embankment, in the Temple Gardens, and along King's Bench Walk. (more details)