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Robins, George Henry 1778-1847

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Works:33 works in 37 publications in 1 language and 161 library holdings
Roles:Auctioneer
Classifications:z997,
Most widely held works by George Henry Robins
George Robins versus Burke and Grubb in the Court of Exchequer, in respect to the right of an auctioneer to claim commission upon the sale of an estate, where the defendants had at the eleventh hour sold the property to the Duke of Buckingham, purposely to avoid this legitimate claim : the verdict has set this question at rest for ever, inasmuch as the learned judge (the Chief Baron of Exchequer) was throughout in favour of the legitimacy of the claim, and the jury, without leaving their box, unhesitatingly gave a verdict for the whole sum claimed, viz., six hundred & forty-four pounds, eight shillings & sixpence : extract from "The Law Times" of July 12th, "In other words, that a vendor shall not defraud an auctioneer of the fruit of his exertions by anticipating him in the sale for such in plain terms is the meaning of this most righteous decision by George Henry Robins( Book )
2 editions published in 1845 in English and held by 39 libraries worldwide
A catalogue of the extensive and most valuable collection of engraved portraits, of the most illustrious and other eminent British characcters that figure in the annals of history and biography ... as originally collected by Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford; which will be sold at auction, by Mr. George Robins, at his ... rooms in Covent Garden, on ... the 13th day of June, 1842, and nine following days by Horace Walpole( Book )
1 edition published in 1842 in English and held by 16 libraries worldwide
Particulars of Shakspeare's house, at Stratford on Avon, for sale by auction by George Henry Robins( Book )
3 editions published in 1847 in English and held by 15 libraries worldwide
Strawberry Hill, the renowned seat of Horace Walpole : Mr. George Robins is honoured by having been selected by the Earl of Waldegrave, to sell by public competition, the valuable contents of Strawberry Hill, : and it may fearlessly be proclaimed as the most distinguished gem that has ever adorned the annals of auctions. It is definitely fixed for Monday, the 25th day of April, 1842, and twenty-three following days( Book )
2 editions published in 1842 in English and held by 15 libraries worldwide
A catalogue of nine pictures, of the first class : the genuine property of Mr. Raphael West : this collection ... will be highly appreciated, being the last relic of the valuable gallery of Benjamin West, esq. ... : also, a small but valuable collection of paintings, the property of a gentleman of considerable taste ... also an excellent built chariot : which will be sold by auction, by Mr. George Robins ... Covent Garden, on Saturday, the 16th day of July, 1831 by Raphael Lamar West( Book )
1 edition published in 1831 in English and held by 2 libraries worldwide
Catalogue of the magnificent assemblage of property at Erlestoke Mansion near Devizes, in Wilts : accumulated, within this far-famed abode of taste and vertu, during the last twenty years, at an enormous expense, the whole selected by George Watson Taylor, Esq. M.P. ... which will be sold by auction, by Mr. George Robins, on the premises, on Monday, the 9th day of July, 1832( Book )
1 edition published in 1832 in English and held by 2 libraries worldwide
Particulars and conditions of sale of an eligible freehold estate, situate midway between Newmarket & London, and a gentle remove only from the high road to cambridge and Newmarket, half a mile from Stanstead Mountfichet, and four miles from Bishop's Stortford. It includes the Alsey Farm and Estate, altogether on hundred and sixty-one acres, ... surrounding Norman House, ... with walled garden and abundant offices, within and without. Included, is Alsey Famed Wood, of eighty acres, a famous cover for game. The estate is free from great tithes, ... and produces a rental of £268 : 6s. per annum : which will be sold by auction by Mr. Geo. Robins, at the Auction Mart, on Tuesday, the 1st of May, 1838, at 12 o'clock, in two lots, and without any protecting price( Book )
1 edition published in 1838 in English and held by 1 library worldwide
Particulars of the freehold flour mill, with extensive malting, situate in Four Mill Street, Bow, which will be sold by auction, by Mr Geo. Robins, at the auction mart, on Thursday, February the 23rd, 1837, at twelve o'clock by George Henry Robins( Book )
1 edition published in 1837 in English and held by 1 library worldwide
Strawberry Hill, the renowned seat of Horace Walpole : Mr. George Robins is honoured by having been selected by the Earl of Waldegrave, to sell by public competition, the valuable contents of Strawberry Hill : and it may fearlessly be proclaimed as the most distinguished gem that has ever adorned the annals of auctions. It is definitely fixed for Monday, the 25th day of April, 1842, and twenty-three following days by Horace Walpole( Book )
1 edition published in 1842 in English and held by 1 library worldwide
Ivy Cottage, Finchley, which has never been brought under the hammer of Mr. George Robins, having been selected for the meeting of a celebrated Bohemian pic-nic society, which will take place on Tuesday, August 20th, 1844( Book )
1 edition published in 1844 in English and held by 1 library worldwide
Particulars & conditions of sale of the very important freehold property known as the Bradley Estate, in the parishes of Highweek, East Ogwell and Wolborough ; also the Manor of Highweek, with the hundred of Teignbridge Westside, and the courts, chief rents and royalties appertaining the Bradley Estate and woods extending to near 350 acres ... : which will be sold by auction by Mr. Geo. Robins, at the Auction Mart, opposite the Bank of England, on Thursday, the 23rd June, 1842( Book )
1 edition published in 1842 in English and held by 1 library worldwide
Particulars and conditions of sale of a valuable freehold property ... comprising the East Cornworthy Estate, situated six miles from Totness and four from Dartmouth ; being one undivided fourth-part of nine compact farms, altogether about 600 acres of land, for the most part delightfully situate on the far-famed River Dart ... : it will be sold by auction by Mr. George Robins, at the New London Inn, Exeter, on Saturday, March 18th, 1837( Book )
1 edition published in 1837 in English and held by 1 library worldwide
Autograph signature and 2 lines of writing to a bill : Piazza Covent Garden, 1826 June 2 by George Henry Robins( Book )
1 edition published in 1826 in English and held by 1 library worldwide
Letter written for him by H. Adams : "Covent Garden, " to Mr. Winston, 1831 July 27 by George Henry Robins( Book )
1 edition published in 1831 in English and held by 1 library worldwide
Giving a general statement as to the valuation of the property of Mr. Elliston.
A catalogue raisonné of the unequalled collection of historical pictures, and other admired compositions, the works of the revered and highly-gifted painter, the late Benjamin West, Esq. president of the Royal Academy, : comprising one hundred and eighty epic, classic, familiar, and landscape compositions, among which are many sublime efforts of his vast & comprehensive mind; which will be sold by auction by Mr. George Robins in the splendid gallery, Newman Street, Oxford Street, London, at twelve o'clock, on Friday, Saturday, & Monday, May 22d, 23d, & 25th, 1829, in lots by George Henry Robins( Book )
1 edition published in 1829 in English and held by 1 library worldwide
ALS : [London], to George Henry] Robins, 1842 Apr. 14 by Thomas Frognall Dibdin( mixd )
1 edition published in 1842 in English and held by 1 library worldwide
In this ALS Dibdin tells Robins he has prepared an article for the Morning post ("Sinfonia in R") and alludes to his activities as a book scout.
A catalogue of the following unique selection of valuables of the late Edmund Kean, Esq. : culled especially from his cottage in the Isle of Bute ... : also a unique and interesting library of books by George Henry, 1778-1847 Robins( Book )
1 edition published in 1834 in English and held by 1 library worldwide
Catalogue of a few finished original pictures, particularly the First Installation of the Order of the Garter : one of the most elaborate works of the late Benjamin West, Esq. P.R.A by Benjamin West( Book )
1 edition published in 1829 in English and held by 1 library worldwide
A catalogue of Lord Bute's celebrated mechanical organ, with 64 barrels, set with music from the most eminent composers : it has besides a finger organ of considerable power, and was once the property of the Earl of Shaftesbury : also a magnificent finger organ built by Messrs. Buckwell ... removed from the residence of William Heathcote ... : which will be sold by auction, by Mr. Geoe. Robins ... on Tuesday, the 28th day of April, 1835 by George Henry Robins( Book )
1 edition published in 1835 in English and held by 1 library worldwide
A catalogue raisonné of the unequalled collection of historical pictures and other admired compositions, the works of ... the late Benjamin West ... comprising one hundred and eighty ... compositions ... which will be sold by auction by Mr. George Robins ... May 22, 23 & 25, 1829 by Benjamin West( Book )
1 edition published in 1829 in English and held by 1 library worldwide
 
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Robins, George, 1778-1847
Robins, George Henry, 1778-1847
Robins, Mr., 1778-1847
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