Big Old Map of London by Bacon, 1890 - Rare Folding Wall Chart of Victorian England - Postcodes, Train Stations, Parks - Framed or Unframed

*** FREE AGEING & PICK FRAME COLOUR FOR FREE ***
Choose the original colour (as seen in the pictures), or I can make it look older using a special process (see info below). Choose from dark brown, oak, antique gold, grey, white or black. Pick a framed map, framed art print, or framed canvas. Put your choice of "original", "aged", and frame colour choice in the 'add your personalisation' box.

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*** Handmade and dispatched locally! ***
I print, frame and make old maps all around the world. I will make your map locally and deliver locally with your normal post or courier service. This means your map will usually arrive in 2-3 working days and ensures your map gets to you in perfect condition. (Plus, it reduces CO2 emissions by not flying old maps half way around the world!)

*** Map personalisation ***
This map can be customised with bold pop art screenprint style words to make it a unique piece of art. You must purchase an add-on product for this - see more here: https://etsy.me/4eQMXKU. Or I can personalise it by adding a short message or illustration, which is perfect for gifts and anniversaries - see more here: https://etsy.me/3tn90qw. Alternatively, I can age your order to make it look older, using a secret process I have devised over the last two decades. Ageing is free of charge - just specify it in the 'personalisation' box.

Get in touch if you want to discuss an unusual or complex personalisation. I have personalised thousands of maps over the years - I can almost certainly help you.

*** Intro ***
Established in 1984, the Unique Maps Co. sources the world's finest and rarest old maps from libraries and private collections around the world. I restore the maps in my workshop and then reproduce, customise and frame them to suit my customers' needs. I guarantee that you cannot find higher quality maps anywhere else.

*** About this map ***
This is one of the finest, most detailed and attractive maps of London from the peak of Victorian England, published by George Washington Bacon in 1890 (yes, he was an American!)

This map, as you can see, is a folding map designed for people visiting London. Look closely and you'll see circles emanating from the centre of the map - they are in fact, half mile circles from Charing Cross.

My website has a high resolution, zoomable version of this map. Please feel free to explore it and marvel at the detail and interesting features on this map:
https://uniquemaps.co.uk/products/big-old-map-of-london-by-bacon-1890-rare-folding-wall-chart-of-victorian-england

The map covers most of the central London boroughs, from Battersea and north Brixton on the bottom edge, to Tower Hamlets and Bow on the right side, to Hampstead and Stoke Newington at the top, and Kensington and Bayswater on the left.

The parks of London are particularly splendid on this handcoloured map, as are the red letters and borders highlighting London's main postal codes and train stations, and a nice blue Thames wending through the middle.

This map has been lovingly sourced and restored by the Unique Maps Co. It really does look beautiful, and I guarantee you cannot find a better version of this map anywhere.

Take a look at the detailed images and try to spot your street or house! Feel free to message me if you want to confirm if a certain road is visible on this map.

This map looks great at all sizes from 16x20 inches (40x50cm) to 18x24 inches (45x60cm) and beyond. It looks best when printed large because there is so much detail on this map. I can create beautiful, large prints of this map up to 160 inches (400cm) wide. Please get in touch if you're looking for larger, customised or different framing options. I could also print this map as a wallpaper, if you are looking to wallpaper an office or hospitality space with this map.

The model in the listing images is holding the 24x18 inch (60x45cm) version of this map.

I can customise this map, if you would like to focus on a specific part of London - get in touch.

For other large maps of London, see this listing: https://www.etsy.com/listing/840764407/large-old-map-of-london-up-to-4m13ft

This would make a wonderful birthday or Christmas gift for someone from London, or perhaps someone who visited and left their heart there.

You can order the map itself, or you can order a framed version. The frame is a nice, simple black frame that really makes our maps pop out when on a wall. Please get in touch if you'd like a different frame. We use super-clear acrylic (perspex/acrylite) in our frames - it's less reflective than glass and better for transport.

My museum-quality maps are printed on acid free archival paper with Epson ultrachrome giclée inks.