John Andrews's Circulating Library [graphic]

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Title: John Andrews's Circulating Library [graphic]
Creator: Shepperd, Joseph, -1787, printmaker
Published / Created: 1774.
Publication Place: Calcutta
Publisher: The Library
Abstract: Two classical figures stand on either side of a view of the interior of a library with its shelves filled with books and an arm chair on the right. Putti are shown in the foreground and in the image in various stages of engagement with books. In the banner above the dome of the alcove in the library reads 'Utile dulci'.
Description: Title from caption in image.
Place and date of creation inscribed below banner.
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Extent: 1 print : sheet 122 x 74 mm
Language: English

Access: Public
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