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RefNoJS/2/162cv
Previous numbersII.162CV
LevelItem
TitleEdinburgh Water Service. The plan of the city and castle of Edinburgh by William Edgar, Architect anno 1765.
Date1765
DescriptionThe plan of the city and castle of Edinburgh by William Edgar, Architect anno 1765. Sold by A. Dury at the Indian Queen in Dukes Court near St Martin's Church. Engraving, scale 1:3500
Inscribed in the hand of John Farey 'This and the following papers are mentioned by Mr Smeaton in his report of 12th February 1780, Edinburgh water service. Printed Reports III 228
Note Desagulier's Exp. Phil II 126 says he gave directions in the work'
Extent1 sheet
FormatEngraving
AccessStatusOpen
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