Shelfmark
Fl.9.12(02)
Author
Title
A short account of the methods made use of in laying the foundation of the piers of Westminster-Bridge. With an answer to the chief objections that have been made thereto. Drawn up by order of the Right Hon. &c. the commissioners appointed by act of Parliament for building a bridge at Westminster. To which are annex'd, the plans, elevations and sections belonging to a design of a stone-bridge, adapted to the stone piers which are to support Westminster-Bridge, with an explanation of that design. By Charles Labelye, engineer.
Publication, distribution, etc.
London : Printed by A. Parker, for the author., MDCCXXXIX. [1739]
Physical description
[4], vi, 82 p. ; 20 cm. (8vo)
Citation/references note
ESTC, T48092
Provenance
Booklabel of Nicholas Mann, recording donation to Eton College in 1754.
Provenance
Armorial bookplate of Eton College.
Binding
18th century; inboard binding; sewn on cord supports; paper boards; tight spine with five raised bands; quarter cover of tanned calf with marbled paper sides; endbands; endleaves; cut red sprinkled edges.
Copy-specific note
Bound with five other items.
Copy-specific note
Ms. contents list on front free endpaper verso.
Subject
Westminster Bridge (London, England) Early works to 1800.
Added entry--name
Mann, Nicholas, ? - -1753 former owner.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B42249