A description of Westminster Bridge. To which are added, an account of the methods made use of in laying the foundations of its piers. And an answer to the chief objections, that have been made thereto. With an appendix, containing several particulars, relating to the said bridge, or to the history of the building thereof. As also its geometrical plans, and the elevation of one of the fronts, as it is finished. Correctly engraven on two large copper-plates. By Charles Labelye.

Main entry:

Labelye, Charles, 1705-1781?

Title & Author:

Publication:

London : printed by W. Strahan, for the author, MDCCLI [1751]

Description:

[4], iv, 119, [1] pages ; 20 cm (8º)

Notes:
Includes: "The plan of a work intended to be published by the author, but not by subscription, as soon as finished."; consisting of a title page, preface and contents.
The plates were never published.
Woodcut head- and tail-pieces; woodcut initials; woodcut ornaments.
Signatures: [A]⁴ B-H⁸ I⁴.
ESTC, T31707

Subject:

Bridges England London Design and construction Early works to 1800.
Ponts Angleterre Londres Conception et construction Ouvrages avant 1800.
Bridges Design and construction.
Buildings.
Westminster Bridge (London, England) History Early works to 1800.
London (England) Buildings, structures, etc. Early works to 1800.
Westminster Bridge (Londres, Angleterre) Histoire Ouvrages avant 1800.
England London.
England London Westminster Bridge.

Form/genre:

Early works.
History.

Added entries:

Strahan, William, 1715-1785, printer.
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820, former owner.
George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, donor.
Grenville, Thomas, 1755-1846, former owner.
Banks, Joseph, 1743-1820, former owner.
Great Britain England London.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 22041
Call No.: 7420; ID:87-B9007
Status: Available

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