Ruderae Ecclesiae Cathedraelis Sancti Andreae. The Ruins of the Cathedrall of St. Andrews. This plate w.th the following Wiews of ye Cathedralls are most humbly Inscribed to the Right Reverend Fath in God William L.d Bishop of Carlyle Lord Almoner to His Majestie. 61.
[after John Slezer.] [n.d. c.1728.] Coloured engraving. 260 x 430mm (10¼ x 17"). Trimmed into plate at bottom. The Cathedral of St. Andrew was built in 1158; in 1559, during the Scottish Reformation, the building was stripped of its altars and images; and by 1561 it had been abandoned and left to fall into ruin. From 'Theatrum Scotiae' by John Slezer, first printed in 1693. This issue has '61' added to the sky top right.
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Ruderae Ecclesiae Cathedraelis Sancti Andreae. The Ruins of the Cathedrall of S.t Andrews. D.1
[after John Slezer.] [n.d. c.1728.] Engraving, 18th century watermark, very fine impression, sheet 250 x 420mm (9¾ x 16½"). Trimmed within plate, creased. The Cathedral of St. Andrew was built in 1158; in 1559, during the Scottish Reformation, the building was stripped of its altars and images; and by 1561 it had been abandoned and left to fall into ruin. From 'Theatrum Scotiae' by John Slezer, first printed in 1693.
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