A SHORT ACCOUNT OF THE METHODS MADE USE OF IN THE LAYING THE FOUNDATION OF THE PIERS OF WESTMINSTER-BRIDGE With An Answer to the chief Objections that have been made thereto. To which are annex'd, The Plans, Elevations and Sections Beloning to a Design of

Charles Labelye

WESTMINSTER-BRIDGE London: A. Parker 1739

Description

4, vi, 82pp. Octavo sive. Quarter leather and marbled boards. A great copy.

The ground breaking Westminister Bridge was the second masonary bridge over the River Thames and the first of its kind of construction to be built over such a large span. This pamplet discusses some issues and critisms about the design. This bridge was later replace in 1862, as it "had a tendency to sway alarmingly".

Price

AUD1500.00