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Painted carved wood figure of the Blessed Virgin, North Gentnan, seventeenth century, formerly in the possession of William Etty, the painter Frontispiece Found in Hornsey, now the property of Mr. Charles Edviard Jerningham A typical scene at the Caledonian Market 32 A pitch at the Caledonian Market 34 General view of the Caledonian Market 36 Jacobite drinking-glasses, recently discovered at Oxburgh, Norfolk 138 The property of Sir Henry Pastmi-B edingfeld Bedroom of Heni-y VII. at Oxburgh, Norfolk. The curtains and bedspread were worked by Mary Queen of Scots together with Bess of Hardwick, and were recovered by Charlotte Lady Bedingfeld from a farmer to whom they had been given by her father-in-law 140 The property of Sir Henry Paston-B edingfeld Panel with distorted head of Charles I. painted upon it, and with cylindrical mirror which corrects the distortion. Used by adherents of the Stuarts at secret gatherings 142 In the possession of Mrs. Wyatt, of Cisbury, Sussex, to whom it was bequeathed by the late Mr. Albert Hartshorne The same panel, with cylinder in position for reflecting the head 144 Two coarsely-woven linen napkins 178 The prroperty of Mrs. Wyatt, of Cisbury, Sussex
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the thrilling and amusing, sometimes scandalous, world of collecting and showcases the evolution of this fascinating pursuit. The author explores the curious characters, including a society shopkeeper who tried to start a shooting party business or a pauper child who was discovered to be in possession of the famous Nizam diamond. The author discusses the historical background of these collectors and delves into the psychology of bargain hunting, proving it is not just about the price but also about the thrill of discovery and the satisfaction of acquiring something that is unique or has a fascinating story behind it. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331886471_0
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Etat : Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 390 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 26009604/2
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