‘A Perspective View of the Bank of England’
Genuine antique engraving on copper by William Henry Toms from a view drawn by R West for William Maitland's 'History and Survey of London from its Foundation to the Present'
Published in 1756 by T. Osborne & J. Shipton, London
An unusual perspective of the Bank apparently floating in the clouds - perhaps drawn when interest rates were sky high...?
Good, aged condition
Measures (approx):
Image 22 cms by 35 cms.
Sheet 25 cms by 40 cms.
Unmounted