Dating back to at least a note added by his grandson in 1894, and probably older I'd guess. Photo of a portrait of ROBERT BAKEWELL, painted over as a small oil painting. Author of "INTRODUCTION TO GEOLOGY", 1833. an outline of the geology of England. Size 4¼x6½", 11x17cm. HAND WRITTEN ON THE BACK= "Photographic copy of a portrait of Robert Bakewell of Wakefield, author of an Introduction to Geology. Robert Bakewell, born March 14, 1768, died August 15, 1843. Buried in Unitarian Chapel ground at Hampstead, England... Pesented by his grandson 1894. FANCY PRINTED PHOTOGRAPHERS INFO BENEATH ABOVE NOTES READS= "Photo by C & J Hall, 9 Westgate, Wakefield. Copies can be had any time, colored in oil or water colors." (Apparently the photographers specialized in this type of oil painted portraiture, as it is very well done!) In good condition, your satisfaction guaranteed or return within seven days for refund. Buyer adds $6.00 shipping in U.S., overseas may be more. No reserve beyond minimum bid. Check or money-order in US$ welcome.

The above item is presently on eBay until March 27 at 20:00 US Pacific Standard Time.  It is under item # 1085921574, as  "VINTAGE PHOTO PAINTING BAKEWELL GEOLOGY U.K."  'Thought it might be of interest to you. Please see photo scanned pictures attached.

 

Tom McCanna,  45 Simmons Drive,  Woodstock, NY  12498