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... centrical aile four ditto : the se- veral arches and groins take oval forms . From these particulars it will readily readily be perceived that the effect of the scene is 1817 ] On the present State of the Mahometan Empire . 7.
... centrical aile four ditto : the se- veral arches and groins take oval forms . From these particulars it will readily readily be perceived that the effect of the scene is 1817 ] On the present State of the Mahometan Empire . 7.
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... four first stories of unequal dimensions ( they increasing in height as they rise from the base ) ; have each a small window . Upon thisis raised the principal story , every side having two elegant windows , being surrounded with an ...
... four first stories of unequal dimensions ( they increasing in height as they rise from the base ) ; have each a small window . Upon thisis raised the principal story , every side having two elegant windows , being surrounded with an ...
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... by an arch , up the pilasters of which stand four of the Apostles : it is purposely contrived to present a fine coup d'œil from the West West end . It is no new idea , that 1817. ] Mr. Fosbrooke on 15 Church Antiquities .
... by an arch , up the pilasters of which stand four of the Apostles : it is purposely contrived to present a fine coup d'œil from the West West end . It is no new idea , that 1817. ] Mr. Fosbrooke on 15 Church Antiquities .
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... four stones placed an end to mark the extent of the grave . Note on Fingal , B. i . " Four stones ( says the Poem ) rise on the grave of Cathba . " In Fingal ( b . iv . ) we have , " But remember , my son , to place this sword , this ...
... four stones placed an end to mark the extent of the grave . Note on Fingal , B. i . " Four stones ( says the Poem ) rise on the grave of Cathba . " In Fingal ( b . iv . ) we have , " But remember , my son , to place this sword , this ...
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... Four Seasons ( at the external angles ) , the garlands , the vases , & c . represented the crowns and flowers which the Roman Virgins strewed on the bier of Virginia , re- presented by the external border of a deep violet ; signifying ...
... Four Seasons ( at the external angles ) , the garlands , the vases , & c . represented the crowns and flowers which the Roman Virgins strewed on the bier of Virginia , re- presented by the external border of a deep violet ; signifying ...
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