Shelfmark
Fl.9.12(05)
Author
Title
A survey of Westminster Bridge, As 'tis now sinking into ruin. Wherein the cause of the foundation giving way under the sinking pier, and its dislocated arches, is not only accounted for; but also, that the whole structure is likewise subject to the same immediate (if not unavoidable) ruin. With remarks on the piratical method used for building the piers. And a just estimate of the expence for which all their foundations might have been made secure with piles, until every stone, with which the bridge is built, was torn into atoms, by the hungry teeth of devouring time. By Batty Langley, of Meard's Court, Dean-Street, Soho, architect.
Publication, distribution, etc.
London : Printed for M. Cooper, at the Globe in Pater-noster-Row., 1748.
Physical description
viii, 47, [1] p., plate ; 20 cm. (8vo)
Note
Price in square brackets: (Price 1s.)
Citation/references note
Hanson, 6195
Citation/references note
ESTC, T11855
Citation/references note
Goldsmiths', 8359
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
Cooper, Mary, ? - d. 1761 bookseller.
Added entry--name
Mann, Nicholas, ? - -1753 former owner.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B42252