"Map of Chelsea surveyed in the year 1664 by James Hamilton". FAULKNER 1810

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'Map of Chelsea surveyed in the year 1664 by James Hamilton. To the Honourable and reverend Gerald Valerian Wellesley, Rector of Chelsea, this map is respectfully inscribed by his Humble Servant Thomas Faulkner'. Drawn from the original by Edward Ward. Engraved by J. Barlow (1810). Antique copperplate map, 31.5 x 44.0cm, 12.25 x 17.25 inches; Please note that this is a folding map.

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CAPTION PRINTED BELOW PICTURE: 'Map of Chelsea surveyed in the year 1664 by James Hamilton. To the Honourable and reverend Gerald Valerian Wellesley, Rector of Chelsea, this map is respectfully inscribed by his Humble Servant Thomas Faulkner'

A fascinating plan of 17th century Chelsea extending from Knightsbridge to Fulham at a time when much of it was still open countryside divided into aristocratic estates. Chelsea Physic Garden is shown as "Apothecarys Garden". Chelsea Old Church (at the bottom of "Church Lane" (now Old Church Street) is shown, along with Worlds End, the Kings Road and the Earl of Ranelagh's House and Gardens. The short-lived Chelsea College is shown on a site now occupied by the Royal Hospital (College Court is named on the map in the approximate site of the eponymous courtyard within today's Royal Hospital). The original field pattern is shown, along with the size of each (A - acres; R - roods; P - poles: 40 poles = 1 rood. 4 roods = 1 acre)

DATE PRINTED: 1810

IMAGE SIZE: Approx 31.5 x 44.0cm, 12.25 x 17.25 inches (Large); Please note that this is a folding map.

TYPE: Antique copperplate map

CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. The right hand edge has been restored: the map was bound in closely along the right hand edge with some damage to the lower right hand border, and the upper right hand border is missing above the top fold, as published. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Please contact us if you would like to arrange to view this map. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not obtrusive unless otherwise stated. We offer a no questions asked return policy.

AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic historic print, published at the date stated above. It is not a modern copy.

VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is plain

FOLDING: This is a folding print.

ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Drawn from the original by Edward Ward. Engraved by J. Barlow

PROVENANCE: "A Historical and Topographical description of Chelsea and its environs", by Thomas Faulkner. Printed by J. Tilling, Chelsea, for T. Egerton, Military Library, Whitehall; Messrs. Sherwood, Neeley & Jones, Paternoster Row; and T. Faulkner, Paradise Row, Chelsea

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