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John Evan Bedford Library of Furniture History9
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Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019)25
Leighton, Son & Hodge, London4
Myers & Co, London4
Richardson, C J (1806-1871)4
Schinkel, Karl Friedrich (1781-1841)4
Schinkel, Karl Friedrich, 1781-18413
Andra, Friedrich2
Mercker, Friedrich Wilhelm2
National Technical Museum Library, Czech Republic2
Altonaer Museum In Hamburg, Norddeutsches Landesmuseum1

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The Westminster poll book 1841

Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019)

1996

Originally published: A poll taken on Wednesday, the 30th of June, 1841, for the election of two members to represent the City of Westminster in Parliament. London : John Oliver, 1841.

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Charles Cottem trade card
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Charles Cottem trade card

Charles Cottem; Édouard Alexis Daveluy

1841-1865

Highly pictorial 19th century chromolithographed trade card of Charles Cottem, with National Award, Brussels Exhibition 1841 medal depicted in decorative cartouche in centre of card, flanked by chair ...

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Practische Zeichnungen von Meubles : im neusten und geläutertsten Geschmacke mit beigefügtem Maasstab : für architekten, tischler, vergolder, bildhauer unde überhaupt für alle sich diesem fache widmenden Künstler; mit besonderer Rücksicht auf leichte ausführbarkeit, auch als vorlegeblatter fur sonntags- und industrie-schulen anwendbar (vol. 2)

Mercker, Friedrich Wilhelm; Andrä, Friedrich; Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019); National Technical Museum Library, Czech Republic

1830-1844

Second part is dated 1830, 3-5 1831, 6-8 1832, 9-10 1833, 11-12 1834, 13-14 1835, 15-16 1836, 17-19 1837, 20 1838, 21-23 1839, 24-25 1840, 26--27 1841, 28 1842, 29 1843, 30 1844.

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Practische Zeichnungen von Meubles : im neusten und geläutertsten Geschmacke mit beigefügtem Maasstab : für architekten, tischler, vergolder, bildhauer unde überhaupt für alle sich diesem fache widmenden Künstler; mit besonderer Rücksicht auf leichte ausführbarkeit, auch als vorlegeblatter fur sonntags- und industrie-schulen anwendbar (vol. 1)

Mercker, Friedrich Wilhelm; Andrä, Friedrich; Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019); National Technical Museum Library, Czech Republic

1830-1844

Second part is dated 1830, 3-5 1831, 6-8 1832, 9-10 1833, 11-12 1834, 13-14 1835, 15-16 1836, 17-19 1837, 20 1838, 21-23 1839, 24-25 1840, 26--27 1841, 28 1842, 29 1843, 30 1844.

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Studies from old English mansions : their furniture, gold & silver plate, &c (Vol 3)

Richardson, C J (1806-1871); Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019); Leighton, Son & Hodge, London; Myers & Co, London

1841-1848

Illustrated title page (v. 2 in colours). Vols. 1-4 called first to fourth series. Engrs & Archts Lith Press, 70, St Martin's Lane. Series 1 (vol 1) dated 1841; series 2 dated 1842; series 3 dat...

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Studies from old English mansions : their furniture, gold & silver plate, &c (Vol 2)

Richardson, C J (1806-1871); Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019); Leighton, Son & Hodge, London; Myers & Co, London

1841-1848

Illustrated title page (v. 2 in colours). Vols. 1-4 called first to fourth series. Engrs & Archts Lith Press, 70, St Martin's Lane. Series 1 (vol 1) dated 1841; series 2 dated 1842; series 3 dat...

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Studies from old English mansions : their furniture, gold & silver plate, &c (Vol 1)

Richardson, C J (1806-1871); Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019); Leighton, Son & Hodge, London; Myers & Co, London

1841-1848

Illustrated title page (v. 2 in colours). Vols. 1-4 called first to fourth series. Engrs & Archts Lith Press, 70, St Martin's Lane. Series 1 (vol 1) dated 1841; series 2 dated 1842; series 3 dat...

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Studies from old English mansions : their furniture, gold & silver plate, &c (Vol 4)

Richardson, C J (1806-1871); Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019); Leighton, Son & Hodge, London; Myers & Co, London

1841-1848

Illustrated title page (v. 2 in colours). Vols. 1-4 called first to fourth series. Engrs & Archts Lith Press, 70, St Martin's Lane. Series 1 (vol 1) dated 1841; series 2 dated 1842; series 3 dat...

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T. Ovenden trade card
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T. Ovenden trade card

T. Ovenden

c.1850

Pictorial 19th century engraved trade card of T. Ovenden depicting 'Organ Screen, Redcliff [Redcliffe] Church, Erected 1841. W. Ringer Esqr Churchwarden'. Trader details in a variety of typefaces with...

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Trossaert-Roelants & Co. trade card
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Trossaert-Roelants & Co. trade card

Trossaert-Roelants & Co.; Steend van Desguerrois & Co.

1841-1865

Elaborate 19th century chromolithographed trade card of Trossaert-Roelants & Co. depicting decorative clock, two decoative jugs and both sides of 'Médaille d'or' surrounded by leafwork. Trader detail...

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Flood trade card
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Flood trade card

Flood

20 May 1841

Highly pictorial 19th century engraved trade card of Flood depicting panelled room with trader details in centre surrounded by fabric swags. Two pole screens at either side and sarcophagus in foregrou...

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