Old Bird’s Eye Map of London by Merian, 1640: Thames, London Bridge, Tower, Whitehall, Globe Theatre Size:24x8in (60x20cm) Created in 1966 by Turkish

Created in 1966 by Turkish architects Şevket Özden

combining cartographic accuracy with aesthetic appeal

Artistic cartouches: Decorative frames surrounding titles and legends

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Old Bird’s Eye Map of London by Merian, 1640: Thames, London Bridge, Tower, Whitehall, Globe Theatre Size:24x8in (60x20cm) Created in 1966 by TurkishStep back in time to the heart of 17th century London with Matthus Merians captivating 1640 masterpiece, titled simply London. This extraordinary birds eye view offers a rare and evocative glimpse of the city as it stood before the devastation of the Great Fire of 1666. Stretching from the regal expanse of the Kings Palace at Whitehall in the west to the formidable Tower of London and St. Katherines Church in the east, Merians work is a testament to