Engraved in a bold clear style, and extending to the East & West India Docks. With the Railways and Stations.
London, G.F. Cruchley, Mapseller and Publisher, 81 Fleet Street, [1851-58].
Extending from Paddington, Kensington and Knightsbridge in the West, to Bromley and East India Docks in the East. St. Pancras, Pentonville and Hoxton in the North, to Chelsea, Kennington and Walworth in the South.
George Frederick Cruchley (1796–1880) was the publisher of 'some of the clearest and most attractive London maps' (Howgego). Cruchley began his cartographic career in the publishing firm of Aaron Arrowsmith. In 1823, he set up on his own at 38, Ludgate Street until 1834, when he moved to 81, Fleet Street. It would appear that he had some help from his former employer, as much of his early output bears in the imprint 'From Arrowsmith's'. He would later acquire a great deal of Arrowsmith's stock. In 1844, he took over the stock of George and John Cary, which he republished until 1876. In 1877 his entire stock was sold at auction with many of the plates being bought by Gall and Inglis. Cruchley himself died in Brighton in 1880.
Hand-coloured engraved map, within a decorative border which contains the title, scale and publisher's advertisements, dissected and mounted on linen, as issued. Printed advert label to verso. With slipcase, this with green printed paper label, slightly rubbed. Size: 114cm by 55cm.
Not in Howgego but c.f. 317a, (15).
George Frederick Cruchley (1796–1880) was the publisher of 'some of the clearest and most attractive London maps' (Howgego). Cruchley began his cartographic career in the publishing firm of Aaron Arrowsmith. In 1823, he set up on his own at 38, Ludgate Street until 1834, when he moved to 81, Fleet Street. It would appear that he had some help from his former employer, as much of his early output bears in the imprint 'From Arrowsmith's'. He would later acquire a great deal of Arrowsmith's stock. In 1844, he took over the stock of George and John Cary, which he republished until 1876. In 1877 his entire stock was sold at auction with many of the plates being bought by Gall and Inglis. Cruchley himself died in Brighton in 1880.
Hand-coloured engraved map, within a decorative border which contains the title, scale and publisher's advertisements, dissected and mounted on linen, as issued. Printed advert label to verso. With slipcase, this with green printed paper label, slightly rubbed. Size: 114cm by 55cm.
Not in Howgego but c.f. 317a, (15).
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