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This is the first town plan of London that is available to collectors. It was first produced in 1572 by Braun and Hogenberg as part of their atlas of city views called 'Civitates Orbis Terrarum'. This six volume work was issued between 1572 and 1618 and contained more than 500 city plans. The work is important as a record of the appearance of medieval cities and the costumes worn at the time. Our example is in fine condition. The map of London was updated in 1574 with the addition of the newly built Royal Exchange.