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Edward Bennion. Coloured lithograph by J.W. Giles, 1840
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Edward Bennion. Coloured lithograph by J.W. Giles, 1840

John West Giles

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Lettering: This portrait of the late Edward Bennion, who devoted a long life to the exercise of benevolence in the skilful practice of surgery, is respectfully dedicated to his son Edward David Bennion by his obedient servant, the publisher. Drawn on Stone by J.W. Giles, from the picture painted by him in 1840. Lettering on the stone: Aetat 85 ys 3m. J.W. Giles June 1840.

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