Baily, A. H.
A. H. Baily (fl. 1838 - 1883) was a London printer, engraver, stationer, and publisher active in the mid to late 19th century. The firm alternatively operated as A. H. Bailey and Company, A. H. and C. E. Baily, Baily Brothers, and Messrs Baily. The firm was best known for decorative sporting prints and portraits of political figures.
Innovative 'symbolic' mapping system.
Wilme's Symbolic Map of London. Or Visitors Guide to the Sights and Amusements of the Metropolis.
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A striking colorful 1851 Benjamin Pickever Wilme tourist map of London that stands out in stark contrast to contemporaneous maps for its clarity and utility. Wilme employs a novel system of symbology and reduction to create a practical easy-to-understand tourist guide map. Coverage extends from Pentonville in the north to South Lambeth and from Bayswater in the east to Bermondsey in the west. Bears an old ownership stamp for 'J. W. Fordham'. (more details)