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Thomas Harrison billhead
Thomas Harrison
01 Sep 1828-12 Feb 1829
Pictorial billhead of Thomas Harrison for an order of one large cask of Roman cement, one measure and one stable lantern for Mayor Frankling. Trader details written on reverse.
The london directory for the year 1782. Containing an alphabetical list of the names and places of abode of the merchants and principal traders of the cities of London and Westminster, the Borough of Southwark, and their Environs, with the Number affixed to each House. Also Separate Lists of the Lord Mayor and Court of Alderman, Bank, South-Sea, East-India, Royal Exchange Assurance, Sun Fire, Union, Hand in Hand, and London Assurance Directors; to which are added, a correct List of all the Bankers of London, and a particular Account of Public Stocks
Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019)
MDCCLXXXII. [1782]
Price from imprint: Price One Shilling sewed. (To be continued Annually.) Signatures: a4, b2, A-Z4, Aa2 First item in a bound volume of 2 items.
The Universal British directory of trade and commerce; Comprehending lists of the inhabitants of London, Westminster, and borough of Southwark; and of all the cities, towns, and principal villages, in England and Wales; with the mails, and other coaches, stage-waggons, hoys, packets, and trading vessels, to which is added, a genuine account of the drawbacks and duties chargeable at the custom-house on all goods and merchandize, imported, exported, or carried coastwise with a particular of the public offices of every denomination; His Majesty's court, and minister of state; the peers of the realm, and Parliament of Great-Britain, the court of lord-mayor, sheriffs, aldermen, and common-council of London; together with an historical and particular detail of the trade, polity, and the nobleman, the gentleman, and man of business
Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019); Collick, Percy Henry (1897-1984); Barfoot, Peter (fl.1790-1799); Wilkes, John (fl.1762-1810)
MDCCXC. [1790]
The first volume to be published consisting of 14 parts issued separately in 1790 and 1791. Compiled and published by John Wilkes of Milland House, Sussex and Peter Barfoot of Midlington Place, Drox...
The new complete guide to all persons who have any Trade or Concern with the City of London, and parts adjacent. Containing I. The Names of all the Streets, Squares, &c. in the said City, and within the Bills of Mortality. II. The Names and Situation of the Companies Halls, &c. within the said Bills of Mortality. III. The New Rates for Carmen, as settled by the Lord Mayor, &c. the 11th of July, 1757, and the Rates of Watermen, Hackney Coachmen, Chairmen, and Potters. IV. Rates of the General-Post, and Penny-Post Offices, where kept, and to what Places they send Letters and Parcels; and the Holidays kept at the Public Offices. V. An Account of the Coasting Vessels, &c. VI. An Account of all the Stage-Coaches, with the Fares of Passengers, Carriers, &c. where they inn. and when they go out. Vii. Of entering Goods at the Custom-House. Viii. The Names and Places of Abode of the most eminent Merchants and Traders in and about London. IX. List of the Lord-Mayor and Court of Aldermen of the City of London, with their Wards. X. Directors of the Bank of England, South-Sea and India Companies; Royal-Exchange Assurance; Sun-Fire-Office, and London Assurance; Commissioners for Trade and Plantations, of the Excise, and the Customs. Being The exactest Piece of the Kind hitherto published: And designed for the Use of Persons of All Degrees, as well Natives as Foreigners. with large Additions and Alterations And a new and accurate Plan of London, Westminster, Southwark, and Parts adjacent; also an exact Plan of the Royal-Exchange, shewing the several Walks or Places for transacting Business by the different Merchants, Traders, &c
Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019); Warre, John Henry
MDCCLXXVII. [1777]
Originally published as 'A compleat guide to all persons.. '; also published as 'Baldwin's new complete guide'. Price from imprint: Price 1s. 6d. sewed in Marble Paper; Or 2s. half-bound, with the P...
The Painter, gilder, and varnisher's companion: : containing rules and regulations in everything relating to the arts of painting, gilding, varnishing, and glass-staining: numerous useful and valuable receipts; tests for the detection of adulterations in oils, colours, &c. And a statement of the diseases and accidents to which painters, gilders, and varnishers are peculiarly liable; with the simplest and best methods of prevention and remedy
Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019); Brown, Albro S (1820-1890)
1850
Originally published under title: Painter's and varnisher's pocket manual. London: Knight and Lacey, 1825. Advertisements: 10 pages at end.