London.- Rocque (John) An exact survey of the cities of London and Westminster, the borough of Southwark, with the country near ten miles round; begun in 1741, finished in 1745 ..., large engraved wall map by Richard Parr, 16 double pagesheets conjoined as one, total sheet approx. 1940 x 2640 mm (76 3/8 x 104 in), carefully trimmed and joined with margins to edges, laid onto thin conservation support verso, some marginal nicks and tears, some minor repairs within the map, presented under plexiglass, within frame, total frame size approx. 2060 x 2780 mm (81 x 109 3/8 in), [Howgego 94 (2)], 1746

*** One of the most exceptional maps ever created of Georgian London and its environs. In the 1730s Rocque established himself as a surveyor, initially working on gentlemen’s estates and creating plans for Kensington Gardens and Hampton Court. However, in 1737, he embarked on a far more ambitious project: surveying the entire built-up area of London. While working on this extensive survey of London, Rocque was simultaneously crafting another significant map: a detailed representation of the countryside within a ten-mile radius of London. Both maps were ultimately published in 1746, showcasing Rocque’s remarkable skill and dedication as a surveyor and cartographer.