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The smallest room
Pudney, John (1909-1977); Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019)
[1954]
On building a smallest room -- Words for it -- Water and earth -- The specialist -- Mobility and utility -- Catastrophe -- Royal flush -- Accessories and fancies -- Sir John Harrington, pioneer.
J. Nutt trade card (advertisement)
John Nutt
c.1820
Highly pictorial 19th century engraved trade card (advertisement) of J. Nutt [John Nutt] with large image filling card. 'I' thought to be used interchangeably. Trader details inscribed on slanted ston...
Making history : antiquaries in Britain, 1707-2007
Starkey, David; Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019); Royal Academy of Arts (Great Britain); Society of Antiquaries of London
[2007]
"Published on the occasion of the exhibition 'Making history: antiquaries in Britain, 1707-2007', a joint exhibition organised by the Royal Academy of Arts and the Society of Antiquaries of London, Ro...
Ornament and the grotesque : fantastical decoration from antiquity to art nouveau
Zamperini, Alessandra; Spring, Peter (Translator); Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019)
2008
Originally published as: Le grottesche : Il sogno della pittura nella decorazione parietale. Verona : Arsenale Editrice, ©2007. "With 246 illustrations, 242 in colour." Includes bibliographical r...
The eighteenth century : Europe in the age of enlightenment
Cobban, Alfred; Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019)
[1969]
Includes bibliographical references (pages 346-347), and index. I. The Pattern of Government -- Kings, courts, and parliaments from 1660 to the French Revolution / Alfred Cobban; Church and state ; ...
Horace Walpole : the great outsider
Mowl, Tim; Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019)
1996
Includes bibliographical references (pages 260-264) and index. Contetns -- Introduction: A warning to readers -- The first clear object of his wishes -- Brideshead half-visited -- Waiting for Lincol...
Design & the decorative arts : Britain, 1500-1900
Snodin, Michael; Styles, John; Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019); Victoria and Albert Museum
2001
"Published to coincide with the opening of the Victoria and Albert Museum's new 'British Galleries 1500-1900'"--Foreword. Includes bibliographical references (pages 466-467) and index. "This boo...