Images from the first edition of William Maitland’s History of London that belonged to the London merchant and naturalist Peter Collinson (1694-1768). The book was heavily annotated by Collinson, detailing the changing physical fabric of the city of London and events of daily life.

CCXI. sociable letters / written by the thrice noble, illustrious, and excellent princess, the Lady
A Chronological and historical account from the first building a bridge across the River Thames, from London to Southwark, 'till the late conflagration of the temporary bridge, the 11th of April, 1758.
A General view of the city of London next the River Thames
The Last speech of the statue at Stocks-Market
List of the inhabitants, of the united parishes of St. Bennet-Grace-Church, and St. Leonard-Eastcheap.
London.
Magna Britannia antiqua & nova: or, A new, exact, and comprehensive survey of the ancient and present state of Great Britain.
A New & correct plan of all the houses destroy'd and damaged by the fire which began in Exchange Alley, Cornhill, on Friday, March 25th, 1748.
A New and accurate plan of the cities of London and Westminster, including new roads & new buildings.
A plan & elevation of a new bridge
A Plan of all the houses destroyed and damaged by the great fire which began in Bishopsgate Street on Thursday Novr. 7. 1765.
Plan of London as in Q. Elizabeths days.
A View of the ruins of St. Peters Church, the corner of Leadenhall Street.