George Heap (1714-1752) and Nicholas Scull (1687-1761)                                                An East Perspective View of the City of Philadelphia, in the Province of Pensylvania, in North America; Taken From the Jersey Shore.
Engraving with original hand color.
London: Carrington Bowles, 1778 
Image size: 11 1/4 × 17 1/4 in.
Frame size: 21 1/4 × 27 1/4 in.

This lovely view of Philadelphia is a reissue of Nicholas Scull and George Heap’s view, which was one of the first published views of Philadelphia. In response to a request by Thomas Penn, Heap made a drawing of Philadelphia from the New Jersey shore. After Thomas Penn acquired the drawing, he had an engraving made from it, which became one of the most desirable early profiles of the city. Viewed from the east, the mile-long waterfront from present-day South Street to Vine Street depicts the city as a bustling river port. A key at bottom identifies 14 locations in the great town, including the State House, the Court House, a floating Corn Mill, and Christ Church.