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Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019)3
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Archive File

Crompton and Spinnage at Dumfries House

2007

Cuttings from the Dumfries House auction catalogue of carpets retailed by Crompton and Spinnage.

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Third supplement to the London chair-makers' book of prices for workmanship : with the methods of computation adopted in the work, illustrated by reference to a variety of figures, engraved on thirteen copper plates

Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019); Committee of Master Chair-Manufacturers and Journeymen (London, England); C. A. Shaw, London

1844

Errata precedes text. Includes index. Goldsmiths'-Kress no. 33707. Bedford Collection copy A168 is wanting plate 9. Bedford Collection copy A169 (4th item) complete. Bedford Collection copy A169 ...

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Art treasures of the world : an illustrated history in colour : with short biographies of artists : painting, sculpture, architecture and ornament, from prehistoric times to the twentieth century

Munro, Eleanor C; Rudorff, Raymond; Vandegrift, Kate; Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019)

1964

Originally published as "The golden encyclopedia of art", Golden P., 1961. "The text of this book has been written by Eleanor C. Munro and Raymond Rudorff. The short biographies have been edited by K...

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J. G. Heynderickx trade card
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J. G. Heynderickx trade card

J. G. Heynderickx; F. Mertens Fils

1840-1865

Highly pictorial 19th century chromolithographed trade card of J. G. Heynderickx with elaborate floral and leafwork embellishments including face with floral fringe at bottom centre of card. Image of ...

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Tea and Tea Trade

c.1950 - c.2017

Cuttings and articles from various periodicals, press and auction catalogues relating to tea drinking with examples such as teapots. Although there are examples of tea caddies/cannisters it may be use...

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Charles Boulton trade card
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Charles Boulton trade card

Charles Boulton

c.1815

Pictorial 19th century engraved trade card of Charles Boulton depicting sofa, chair, desk and drop leaf table. Trader details in a variety of typefaces with decorative flourishes. Remains of previous ...

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Killerton

c.1950 - c.2010

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Izons & Company billhead

Izons & Company

19 Jan 1843

Pictorial billhead of Izons & Company for an order of various metalware items for Messrs Pearson Hadley. Customer details written on reverse.

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J. Dungate & L. Bint billhead

J. Dungate & L. Bint

20 May 1921-21 May 1921

Simple billhead of J. Dungate & L. Bint for an order of furniture cleaning and polishing for Mr Moffrey.

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Living in the past : an insider's social history of historic houses

Durant, David N; Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019)

[1988]

"Selective list of historic houses": pages [157]-168.

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Henry Crace trade card
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Henry Crace trade card

Henry Crace; Henry Hays

c.1830

Pictorial 19th century engraved trade card of Henry Crace with Royal Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom and motto 'Honi soit qui mal y pense' at top of card. Trader details in a variety of typefaces w...

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Green trade card
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Green trade card

William Green; J. Green

c.1830

Pictorial 19th century engraved trade card of Green [William Green] with Royal Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom and motto 'Honi soit qui mal y pense' at top of card. Trader details inscribed on pane...

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