British politician, eccentric and miser, died 1789
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John Elwes
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Sir Hervey Elwes and his nephew John Elwes: with four episodes in the life of Sir Hervey evincing miserliness. Coloured etching.
Date: [approximately 1825?]Reference: 32323i- Pictures
John Elwes, a miser. Engraving by G. Scott, 1805.
Date: 30 April 1805Reference: 289i
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John Elwes, a miser. Stipple engraving, 1822.
Date: 1822Reference: 288i
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The remarkable life of John Elwes Esq., member in three successive Parliaments for Berkshire, with singular anecdotes, etc. Supposed to be the greatest instance of penury, that ever existed / [Edward Topham].
Topham, Edward, 1751-1820.Date: 1797