BAYNES, Thomas Mann (1794-1854). A Lithographic Sketch of the North Bank of the Thames. London: R. Ackermann, 1825. Oblong 2° (265 x 680mm). 10 lithographic plates and one folding map printed on India proof paper. (Folding map with small clean tear and crease, some staining and soiling, mainly marginal, a few small stains affecting plates.) Original wrappers in modern cloth portfolio (some soiling and staining to wrappers, spine worn).
BAYNES, Thomas Mann (1794-1854). A Lithographic Sketch of the North Bank of the Thames. London: R. Ackermann, 1825. Oblong 2° (265 x 680mm). 10 lithographic plates and one folding map printed on India proof paper. (Folding map with small clean tear and crease, some staining and soiling, mainly marginal, a few small stains affecting plates.) Original wrappers in modern cloth portfolio (some soiling and staining to wrappers, spine worn).

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BAYNES, Thomas Mann (1794-1854). A Lithographic Sketch of the North Bank of the Thames. London: R. Ackermann, 1825. Oblong 2° (265 x 680mm). 10 lithographic plates and one folding map printed on India proof paper. (Folding map with small clean tear and crease, some staining and soiling, mainly marginal, a few small stains affecting plates.) Original wrappers in modern cloth portfolio (some soiling and staining to wrappers, spine worn).

The fascinating views of London depict the north bank of the Thames from Westminster Bridge to London Bridge, showing the proposed quay and some other improvements suggested by Lieut-Colonel Trench. The folding map by Dighton is a plan of the Thames from Westminster Bridge to Black Friars Bridge.

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