Plan of the new streets and squares intended for the city of Edinburgh /
Craig, James,-1795.
Begbie, Patrick,engraver.
[Edinburgh],
1768.
Relief shown by hachures.
Dedication, below map, outside neatline: " To His Sacred Majesty George III, the munificent patron of every polite and liberal art, this plan of the new streets and squares, intended for his ancient capital of North Britain; one of the happy consequences of the peace, security and liberty his people enjoy, under his mild, and auspicious government, is, with the utmost humility inscribed by His Majesty's most devoted servant and subject, James Craig."
"This plan was begun to be carried into execution Anno 1767 - the right honour[able] Gilbert Laurie Esq. Lord Provost"
"P. Begbie sculp."
Second issue of the plan, showing the extract of "Thomson's Liberty" in the top cartouche, and the name "Prince's Street".
"Published according to Act of Parliament Jan.1.1768".
Lower left: ornate title cartouche ; top: decorative cartouche with verse and views of the town.
Cowan & Watson. Plans of Edinburgh 1647-1879.
Laurie, Gilbert.