PLAN of the CITY of WESTMINSTER, The DUTCHY of LANCASTER and Places Adjacent - Benjamin Cole - 1755
NEW and ACCURATE PLAN of the CITY of WESTMINSTER, The DUTCHY of LANCASTER and Places Adjacent
Beautifully coloured town plan of Westminster by Benjamin Cole taken from William Maitland’s work entitled “The History and Survey of London from its Foundation to the Present Time”, first published in 1755. The map, which is oriented to the east, shows a detailed view of the city of Westminster and the surrounding area. Blank verso. A finely coloured example in excellent condition. 23 cm x 36 cm
The title of this map appears in cartouche at top right, with a compass rose at top left. A territory with its own courts and administration, the Duchy of Lancaster was created in 1267 by Edward III for his younger son John. The Duchy was attached to the Crown when Prince Henry of Bolingbroke, the last Duke of Lancaster, became Henry IV in 1399. To this day, the Duchy has retained its own jurisdiction under the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster. The chancellorship is a high governmental position, and sometimes a cabinet poist. Since, for at least the last two centuries, the Chancellor rarely has had any significant duties pertaining to the Duchy's management, and is usually available as a minister without portfolio.
Engraver of architectural subjects and others, including many trade cards in BM. Official engraver to the Grand Lodge of Freemasons. Died 15 Jun 1783 said to be aged 86, was buried at St. Andrew Holborn (Boyd); will in the National Archives - PROB 11/1104.
Two trade cards in Heal Collection. Heal,59.36 advertises "Benjamin Cole, Engraver at the Sun and Key near Snow-Hill, Conduit." Heal's annotations on mount: "Benjamin Cole was appointed Official Engraver of Grand Lodge from 1745-1767 in succession to John Pine & was engaged in masonic work 1725-1767; in connection with this he issued publications from various addresses: - "London House Yard, St Paul's Church Yard" in 1729, "King's Head Court near Fetter Lane" in 1731 & the Engraved Lists of Lodges from about 1745 until 1767 was "printed & sold by Benjm. Cole, engraver & copper plate printer, the corner of King's Head Court, Holborn." William Halfpenny's "Practical Architecture" was engraved by Benjamin Cole, in London House Yard, St. Paul's Church Yard in 1725. Compare another card of Benjamin Cole, engraver & copper-plate printer, no address (Heal,59.37). The Conduit stood on Snow Hill a little below St. Sepulchre's Church."
Benjamin Cole's name also appears on the card for his wife Martha's business selling fabrics at the Sun in St Paul's Church Yard (Heal,70.39).
NEW and ACCURATE PLAN of the CITY of WESTMINSTER, The DUTCHY of LANCASTER and Places Adjacent
Beautifully coloured town plan of Westminster by Benjamin Cole taken from William Maitland’s work entitled “The History and Survey of London from its Foundation to the Present Time”, first published in 1755. The map, which is oriented to the east, shows a detailed view of the city of Westminster and the surrounding area. Blank verso. A finely coloured example in excellent condition. 23 cm x 36 cm
The title of this map appears in cartouche at top right, with a compass rose at top left. A territory with its own courts and administration, the Duchy of Lancaster was created in 1267 by Edward III for his younger son John. The Duchy was attached to the Crown when Prince Henry of Bolingbroke, the last Duke of Lancaster, became Henry IV in 1399. To this day, the Duchy has retained its own jurisdiction under the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster. The chancellorship is a high governmental position, and sometimes a cabinet poist. Since, for at least the last two centuries, the Chancellor rarely has had any significant duties pertaining to the Duchy's management, and is usually available as a minister without portfolio.
Engraver of architectural subjects and others, including many trade cards in BM. Official engraver to the Grand Lodge of Freemasons. Died 15 Jun 1783 said to be aged 86, was buried at St. Andrew Holborn (Boyd); will in the National Archives - PROB 11/1104.
Two trade cards in Heal Collection. Heal,59.36 advertises "Benjamin Cole, Engraver at the Sun and Key near Snow-Hill, Conduit." Heal's annotations on mount: "Benjamin Cole was appointed Official Engraver of Grand Lodge from 1745-1767 in succession to John Pine & was engaged in masonic work 1725-1767; in connection with this he issued publications from various addresses: - "London House Yard, St Paul's Church Yard" in 1729, "King's Head Court near Fetter Lane" in 1731 & the Engraved Lists of Lodges from about 1745 until 1767 was "printed & sold by Benjm. Cole, engraver & copper plate printer, the corner of King's Head Court, Holborn." William Halfpenny's "Practical Architecture" was engraved by Benjamin Cole, in London House Yard, St. Paul's Church Yard in 1725. Compare another card of Benjamin Cole, engraver & copper-plate printer, no address (Heal,59.37). The Conduit stood on Snow Hill a little below St. Sepulchre's Church."
Benjamin Cole's name also appears on the card for his wife Martha's business selling fabrics at the Sun in St Paul's Church Yard (Heal,70.39).
NEW and ACCURATE PLAN of the CITY of WESTMINSTER, The DUTCHY of LANCASTER and Places Adjacent
Beautifully coloured town plan of Westminster by Benjamin Cole taken from William Maitland’s work entitled “The History and Survey of London from its Foundation to the Present Time”, first published in 1755. The map, which is oriented to the east, shows a detailed view of the city of Westminster and the surrounding area. Blank verso. A finely coloured example in excellent condition. 23 cm x 36 cm
The title of this map appears in cartouche at top right, with a compass rose at top left. A territory with its own courts and administration, the Duchy of Lancaster was created in 1267 by Edward III for his younger son John. The Duchy was attached to the Crown when Prince Henry of Bolingbroke, the last Duke of Lancaster, became Henry IV in 1399. To this day, the Duchy has retained its own jurisdiction under the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster. The chancellorship is a high governmental position, and sometimes a cabinet poist. Since, for at least the last two centuries, the Chancellor rarely has had any significant duties pertaining to the Duchy's management, and is usually available as a minister without portfolio.
Engraver of architectural subjects and others, including many trade cards in BM. Official engraver to the Grand Lodge of Freemasons. Died 15 Jun 1783 said to be aged 86, was buried at St. Andrew Holborn (Boyd); will in the National Archives - PROB 11/1104.
Two trade cards in Heal Collection. Heal,59.36 advertises "Benjamin Cole, Engraver at the Sun and Key near Snow-Hill, Conduit." Heal's annotations on mount: "Benjamin Cole was appointed Official Engraver of Grand Lodge from 1745-1767 in succession to John Pine & was engaged in masonic work 1725-1767; in connection with this he issued publications from various addresses: - "London House Yard, St Paul's Church Yard" in 1729, "King's Head Court near Fetter Lane" in 1731 & the Engraved Lists of Lodges from about 1745 until 1767 was "printed & sold by Benjm. Cole, engraver & copper plate printer, the corner of King's Head Court, Holborn." William Halfpenny's "Practical Architecture" was engraved by Benjamin Cole, in London House Yard, St. Paul's Church Yard in 1725. Compare another card of Benjamin Cole, engraver & copper-plate printer, no address (Heal,59.37). The Conduit stood on Snow Hill a little below St. Sepulchre's Church."
Benjamin Cole's name also appears on the card for his wife Martha's business selling fabrics at the Sun in St Paul's Church Yard (Heal,70.39).
Code : A168
Cartographer : Cartographer / Engraver / Publisher: Benjamin Cole
Date : Publication Place / Date - 1755
Size : Sheet size: Image Size: 23 cm x 36 cm
Availability : Available
Type - Genuine - Antique
Grading A
Where Applicable - Folds as issued. Light box photo shows the folio leaf centre margin hinge ‘glue’, this is not visible otherwise.
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