The famous map of the River Thames

The famous tall and narrow strip map of the Thames river from its source near Cirencester to the Isle of Sheppy, with the Medway from Easton Bridge also to Sheppy. Many of the landmarks, for example St Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey, are illustrated in profile, making this a very decorative item. The map first appeared as a steel engraving in Tombleson and Fearnside's 'Eighty Picturesque Views on the Thames and Medway'. However only one in five books had the map inserted: they were sold sealed, so only a lucky minority of purchasers received the map. Because of its popularity this wood engraved version was produced and sold as a separate folding booklet.