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A view of the tunnel under the Thames, as it will appear when completed the carriage ways will be circular : foot passengers will descent the shafts by stairs : dimensions of the tunnel, length from shaft to shaft where foot passengers descend, 1300 feet, height from carriageway to the roof, 15 feet 4 in., width of the arches, 16f. 3 in., depth of the shafts 50 feet, dimensions of the brickwork 37 ft. by 22 ft. : Engineer, Mr. Brunell.

Language: English Publication details: [London] Pubd. ... by S. F. Gouyn 1828Description: [8] leaves of plates col. ill. 12 x 15 cmSubject(s): Action note:
  • Condition reviewed 20120620 condition level 4
Summary: Telescopic peep show; view with people, vehicles, and forces from the Wapping entrance side. Cover title and imprint. Seven cut out panels and backdrop plate connected to front cover at top and bottom and to covers by bands of accordion-pleated paper; final plate mounted on back cover. Hand-colored engraved illustrations. Front cover has single oval peephole; two piece vignette mounted on top and bottom bands' first fold moves out of view when peep show is stretched open.
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Book Historic collection Historic collection MAP 1828 VIEW (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 30077040

Telescopic peep show; view with people, vehicles, and forces from the Wapping entrance side. Cover title and imprint. Seven cut out panels and backdrop plate connected to front cover at top and bottom and to covers by bands of accordion-pleated paper; final plate mounted on back cover. Hand-colored engraved illustrations. Front cover has single oval peephole; two piece vignette mounted on top and bottom bands' first fold moves out of view when peep show is stretched open.