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United Kingdom & Ireland · 20th century

Vintage Map of London – Bartholomew’s Plan of Central London, c.1929

€ 1 190

Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)

Date
1929
Mapmaker / artist
John Bartholomew & Son, Edinburgh, c.1929
Technique
Lithograph with original printed color
Sheet size
59 × 84 cm (23.2 × 33.1 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
BG-14098-2
What the condition grades mean
Excellent
Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good
Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good
Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair
Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.

Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.

Condition

Original linen backing with fold lines as issued. Some light toning and minor wear at fold intersections, but image remains clear and paper stable. Marginal foxing in places, consistent with age and handling.

About this sheet

London Central Map c.1929 – Bartholomew Antique City Plan

This detailed city plan, titled “Bartholomew’s Plan of London, Central Area,” was published by John Bartholomew & Son, Edinburgh, in the early 20th century (c.1929). Bartholomew, one of Britain’s most respected cartographic firms, was known for its clarity, accuracy, and the use of subtle yet effective color schemes.

The map covers central London with exceptional detail, extending from Paddington and Regent’s Park in the west to the East India Docks and Greenwich in the east, and from Hampstead Heath in the north down to Clapham and Greenwich in the south. Streets, squares, parks, and railways are finely engraved, while key buildings and institutions are highlighted in black, including Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Tower of London, and major railway termini such as King’s Cross, Paddington, and Waterloo.

Color coding marks borough divisions and major thoroughfares, while the River Thames flows through the center, with its distinctive bends and docks prominently shown. Parks such as Hyde Park, Regent’s Park, and Green Park appear in green, providing clear orientation within the dense urban fabric.

Plans of London by Bartholomew were issued in various formats for guidebooks, atlases, and folding tourist maps, making them practical tools for visitors and residents alike. This edition captures London between the Edwardian era and the interwar years, a period of rapid growth and modernization before the transformative effects of the Second World War.

Framing tips: This map makes an excellent display piece for London enthusiasts. A black or dark oak frame with a cream mat will enhance the clarity of the engraving, while a green secondary mat could draw attention to the parks and open spaces.

Collector’s note: John Bartholomew & Son was one of the leading British mapmaking firms of the 19th and 20th centuries. Their London plans combined elegance and precision, and today are valued both as historical records and as decorative works. Maps like this, showing the city between the Victorian and modern eras, are especially sought after by collectors of London history.

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Vintage Map of London – Bartholomew’s Plan of Central London, c.1929
Vintage Map of London – Bartholomew’s Plan of Central London, c.1929
1929 · Ref. BG-14098-2 · € 1 190
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