![MORDEN, Robert (d. 1703). A Prospect of London. A Book of the Prospects of the Remarkable Places in and about the City of London. London: R. Morden and P. Lee, [1700]. Small oblong 2° (158 x 220mm). All engraved with title and 29 plates, one signed by J. Dunstall, another by J. Seller. (Title with margins renewed, plate of 'The Monument' with small marginal repair, this offsetting to neighbouring plates, plate of 'Westminster Abbey' expertly repaired, 'statue of Charles I' crudely coloured.) Early 20th-century half calf, gilt edges (lightly rubbed). Provenance: Lord Nathan of Churt (bookplate; in his sale: Sotheby's, 4-5 June 1962, lot 179).](https://www.christies.com/img/LotImages/2013/CSK/2013_CSK_09702_0185_000(morden_robert_a_prospect_of_london_a_book_of_the_prospects_of_the_rema065404).jpg?w=1)
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MORDEN, Robert (d. 1703). A Prospect of London. A Book of the Prospects of the Remarkable Places in and about the City of London. London: R. Morden and P. Lee, [1700]. Small oblong 2° (158 x 220mm). All engraved with title and 29 plates, one signed by J. Dunstall, another by J. Seller. (Title with margins renewed, plate of 'The Monument' with small marginal repair, this offsetting to neighbouring plates, plate of 'Westminster Abbey' expertly repaired, 'statue of Charles I' crudely coloured.) Early 20th-century half calf, gilt edges (lightly rubbed). Provenance: Lord Nathan of Churt (bookplate; in his sale: Sotheby's, 4-5 June 1962, lot 179).
Morden's highly rare picture book of London in 1700. ESTC locates 3 copies only. No copy in BL. Upcott II, 879; Wing M-2623A.
Morden's highly rare picture book of London in 1700. ESTC locates 3 copies only. No copy in BL. Upcott II, 879; Wing M-2623A.