London & Westminster Improved, Illustrated with Plans

Author Written and published by John Gwynn British

Illustrator Edward Rooker British

Author Dedication by Samuel Johnson British

1766

Not on view

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Title: London & Westminster Improved, Illustrated with Plans
Author: Written and published by John Gwynn (British, Shrewsbury (?)–1786 Worcester)
Illustrator: Edward Rooker (British, London 1711–1774 London) after J.C.
Author: Dedication by Samuel Johnson (British, Lichfield, Staffordshire 1709–1784 London)
Published in: London
Date: 1766
Medium: Illustrations: etching and engraving
Dimensions: 10 1/2 x 8 1/2 x 1 in. (26.7 x 21.6 x 2.5 cm)
Classification: Books
Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1977
Object Number: 1977.589.2
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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