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Title: A Narrative of the Building and a Description of the Construction of the Edystone (sic.) Lighthouse with Stone: to which is subjoined, An Appendix, giving some Account of the LIghthouse on the Spurn Point, Built Upon A Sand. The Second Edition, Corrected
Author:
Written and designed by John Smeaton (British, 1724–1792)
Artist:
After M. Dixon (British, late 18th century)
Artist:
Jaaziel Johnston (British, late 18th century)
Artist:
After Charles Reuben Ryley (British, London ca. 1752–1798 London)
Engraver:
Andrew Birrell (British, born Edinburgh, Scotland, active 1769–1820)
Engraver:
William Faden the Younger (British, London 1749–1836 Shepperton)
Engraver:
Joseph Record (British, 18th century)
Engraver:
Henry Roberts (British, before 1710–after 1790)
Engraver:
Edward Rooker (British, London 1711–1774 London)
Engraver:
Samuel Wale (British, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk 1721–1786 London)
Publisher:
G. Nicol (London)
Date: 1793
Medium: Illustrations: engraving
Dimensions: 20 7/8 x 14 15/16 x 1 7/16 in. (53 x 38 x 3.6 cm)
Classification: Books
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1905, transferred from the Library
Object Number: 1991.1073.69
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