Art

George Vertue's magnificent engraving on two sheets, probably from Leake's original sheets, of the destruction in London after the Great Fire of 1666. The map extends from Fetter Lane to Tower Dock, and incorporates eight insets, including views of prefire buildings - St Paul's Cathedral, Baynard's Castle, the Royal Exchange and Cheapside - and a plan of the City of London and Westminster at the upper right with a reference table. Copper engraving, hand coloured, in wooden frame. Size: 127 x 56 cm; Framed size: 139 x 68 cm. In fine condition.