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1. An exact view of London Bridge since the conflagration of the late temporary bridge
- Published / Created:
- [approximately 1758]
- Call Number:
- 758.00.00.34++
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- text and still image
- Abstract:
- A broadside on London Bridge and its partial destruction by fire on 11 April 1758, with an account on the history of bridges on the site and an engraving of the view of London and the River Thames, with the remains of London Bridge in the centre above; engraved title above and letterpress title and text in two columns below
- Alternative Title:
- Chronological and historical account from the first building a bridge across the River Thames from London to Southwark ...
- Description:
- Title from etched text above the design., Letterpress caption title below image and above the two columns of text: A chronological and historical account from the first building a bridge across the River Thames from London to Southwark, 'till the late conflagration of the temporary bridge, the 11th of April, 1758., Titled 'An exact View of London Bridge since the conflagration of the late temporary Bridge, 11th of April, 1758: with an historical account of ditto, sold by W. Herbert' in the Catalogue of Maps, Prints, Drawings, etc., forming the geographical and topographical collection attached to the Library of his late Majesty King George the third, etc, London, 1829., "Price one shilling plain. Colour'd eighteen pence.", Plate mark: 22 x 35 cm., Imperfect; sheet trimmed with loss of price statement from bottom edge., and Mounted to: 57 x 38 cm.
- Publisher:
- Sold by William Herbert, under the Piazzas, on the remains of London-Bridge
- Subject (Geographic):
- Thames River (England), England, London, London., and London (England)
- Subject (Name):
- London Bridge (London, England)
- Subject (Topic):
- Rivers, Bridges, Ruins, Ships, and British
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > An exact view of London Bridge since the conflagration of the late temporary bridge
