ISOMETRIC VIEW, GROUND PLAN, & ELEVATIONS, of the Improvements in the Neighbourhood of Smithfield, proposed by the Corporation of London. 1851. King, Litho, College Hill,

Name: ISOMETRIC VIEW, GROUND PLAN, & ELEVATIONS, of the Improvements in the Neighbourhood of Smithfield, proposed by the Corporation of London. 1851. King, Litho, College Hill,
Author: [SMITHFIELD MARKET].

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Rare survival of these artist’s impressions and plans of proposed improvements to the area around Smithfield Market, the plan including three vignette views of proposed features. James Bunston Bunning’s (1802-1863) designs were not in the end adopted. The present Smithfield meat market on Charterhouse Street was established by an Act of Parliament: the 1860 Metropolitan Meat and Poultry Market Act. It is a large market with permanent buildings, designed by City architect Sir Horace Jones, who was also responsible for Billingsgate and Leadenhall Markets. Meat has been traded at Smithfield Market for over 800 years, making it one of the oldest markets in London. A livestock market occupied the site as early as the 10th century. The lithography is by George Hawkins (1819-1852).

Author [SMITHFIELD MARKET].

Date [1851].

Binding stitched as issued in the original cloth backed lithographed publisher’s wraps, some chipping and general wear, but still an appealing copy; housed in a custom made cloth folder.

Publisher London.

Condition FIRST EDITION. Pair of chromolithographs, sheets [44.5 x 64cm], some light dust-soiling and minor tears to edges;

Price: £1250.00

Offered by Pickering & Chatto, Antiquarian Booksellers

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