Half east–west section through the south library chamber

WRE/3/4/15

1685–86

Sir Christopher (1632–1723) Wren, Nicholas (c.1662–1736) Hawksmoor

Pen and brown ink over pencil. Thick smooth laid paper. 45.1 x 29.7 cm. Countermark: PVL conjoined.

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