A collection of papers relating to the Thames Quay : with hints for some further improvements in the metropolis / by Colonel Trench, M.P. ; with seventeen explanatory plates.
Alternate Title(s):
Thames Quay, &c. &c. &c.
Published / Created:
London : Printed for Carpenter and Son, Old Bond Street, 1827 [i.e. 1852?]
Physical Description:
[4], iv, iv, 176 p., 17 leaves of plates (3 folded) : ill., plans ; 29 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
A reissue of the original edition of 1827 (with its 17 plates) together with the addition of printed offprints and extracts, from April 1826 to 20 March 1852, related to Trench's plans for the Thames Quay. The additional material includes 8 folding plates. A printed contents page, bound between half-title and title, notes: "The book printed in 1826 contained 176 pages, and 17 plates, to which the following additions were made in 1852." The additional material has varying imprints.
Contents:
Introductory remarks on the proposed Thames Quay -- Papers relating to the Thames Quay and improvements on the river -- Hints for some further improvements in the metropolis -- York-House -- Royal Palace -- Extract from "Gwynn's London and Westminster improved".
Subject Terms:
City planning -- England -- London. | Wharves -- England -- London. | Bridges -- England -- Thames River. | London (England) -- Buildings, structures, etc. | Carpenter and Son -- Publisher. | Valpy, A.J. -- Printer. | Docks -- England -- London.