This elegant panoramic view presents London after it was rebuilt following the Great Fire of 1666. Centered on the Thames River, the view extends from White Hall to the Tower, with London Bridge, St. Paul's Cathedral and Winchester House prominently featured. A panel at bottom includes a description of the city in four languages (Dutch, French, German and English) along with a 21-point key to notable buildings. In the foreground are townspeople with their dogs. The coats of arms of England and London complete the composition. This is from De Wit’s scarce Townbook and is one of the few views that are his own original works.

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Condition: B+

Lovely color with light soiling and remargined on all sides, with neatline in facsimile at left.