Gentry in London
(1856)
The Post Office London Directory for 1856 includes this 'Court Directory', listing alphabetically by surname and christian name the upper class residents of the capital with their postal addresses. 'In order to afford space for the addresses, the abbreviation "esq." for esquire has no longer been appended to each name in the Court Directory. It should be understood that such should be added to the name of every gentleman in the following pages to which no inconsistent addition is affixed.' Decorations, honours &c. are generally given. Some gentlemen appear who are also listed (as professional men, &c.) in the commercial section. Those with second residences in the provinces usually have the country address given as well.SCHLOSS. Cost: £4.00.  | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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Patentees of New Inventions
(1856)
Abstracts of British patents for new inventions applied for and granted from 1 January to 31 December 1856: giving date, name and address, and short description of the invention. It is then stated whether 'Letters patent sealed' or 'Provisional protection only'.SCHLOSS. Cost: £6.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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Traders and professionals in London
(1856)
The Post Office London Directory for 1856 includes this 'Commercial and Professional Directory', recording over 100,000 individuals. SCHLOSS. Cost: £4.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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Bankrupts' Assignees
(1857)
Assignees of bankrupts' estates (usually principal creditors and/or close relatives of the bankrupt) in England and WalesSCHLOSS. Cost: £6.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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Patentees of New Inventions
(1857)
Abstracts of British patents for new inventions applied for and granted from 1 January to 31 December 1857: giving date, name and address, and short description of the invention. It is then stated whether 'Letters patent sealed' or 'Provisional protection only'.SCHLOSS. Cost: £6.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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Petitioning Creditors and Solicitors
(1857)
Principal creditors petitioning to force a bankruptcy (but often close relatives of the bankrupt helping to protect his assets): and solicitorsSCHLOSS. Cost: £6.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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Patentees of New Inventions
(1858)
Abstracts of British patents for new inventions applied for and granted from 1 January to 31 December 1858: giving date, name and address, and short description of the invention. It is then stated whether 'Letters patent sealed' or 'Provisional protection only'.SCHLOSS. Cost: £6.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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Patentees of New Inventions
(1859)
Abstracts of British patents for new inventions applied for and granted from 1 January to 31 December 1859: giving date, name and address, and short description of the invention. It is then stated whether 'Letters patent sealed' or 'Provisional protection only'.SCHLOSS. Cost: £6.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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Patentees of New Inventions
(1860)
Abstracts of British patents for new inventions applied for and granted from 1 January to 31 December 1860: giving date, name and address, and short description of the invention. It is then stated whether 'Letters patent sealed' or 'Provisional protection only'.SCHLOSS. Cost: £6.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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Patentees of New Inventions
(1861)
Abstracts of British patents for new inventions applied for and granted from 1 January to 31 December 1861: giving date, name and address, and short description of the invention. It is then stated whether 'Letters patent sealed' or 'Provisional protection only'.SCHLOSS. Cost: £6.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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