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[St. Paul's Cathedral] The east end ... the north side ... the west front ... [graphic] / I Simon fecit [in centerpiece].

Simon, John, 1675-approximately 1755, printmaker.; Bowles, John, 1701-1779, publisher.
1724
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Digital image(s) of Folger Shakespeare Library ART File L847c1 no.9

Title
[St. Paul's Cathedral] The east end ... the north side ... the west front ... [graphic] / I Simon fecit [in centerpiece].
Created/published
London [England] : Printed and sold by John Bowles over against Stocks Market, [1724]
Description
1 print : engraving ; 15 1/4 x 18 1/8 in.
Associated name
Simon, John, 1675-approximately 1755, printmaker.
Bowles, John, 1701-1779, publisher.
Material base
paper
Note
This is a PRELIMINARY RECORD. It contains unverified data from old cards and may contain incorrect or incomplete text. Please email catalog@folger.edu for assistance.

A reworking of the Daniel King engraving of 1658. The centerpiece containing poems by Benlowes has been replaced by the Simon engraving of the new St. Paul's. Other changes include removal of small portrait, the addition of two engravings of the new interior in place of text, and the removal of King's name. New text in centerpiece ends "... and now finished in the reign of his majesty King George 1724."
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Digital image(s) of Folger Shakespeare Library ART File L847c1 no.9
Genre/form
Prints.
Place of creation/publication
Great Britain -- England -- London.

Call number
ART File L847c1 no.9 (size L)
Folger accession
215487
Call number
ART File L847c1 no.10 (size L)
Folger-specific note
Another state. 15 x 17 3/4 in. New imprint: London : Printed and sold by John Bowles at Mercers Hall [1728?]. The date "1724" has been erased; Bowles' address differs; inscriptions on engraving at top have been revised, as well as inscription of second engraving on the right side.
Folger accession
215487

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