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Hand-coloured engraving comparing heights of famous world buildings, including pyramids, cathedrals, domes, and towers, with

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Comparative view of the principal buildings in the world, John Emslie (1850). Via artnap.com

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A hand-coloured engraved comparison of famous architectural landmarks, including the Pyramid of Cheops, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and several cathedrals and domes, drawn at relative heights against one another. A numbered key at the bottom lists each building with its height in feet. The work is attributed to John Emslie and dated 1850.