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Gallant Rescue off the Bachelor Rocks. Punch's Pocket book for 1871.
C.K. [monogram of charles Keene]
[London: Bradbury, Evans & Co., 1871.]
Coloured etching, 120 x 305mm (4¾ x 12"). Folded as issued. Some time stains.
An illustration in which women are depicted in boats, waving flags. With their nets and lassos they rescue struggling men from the rocks and the water, pulling them into their boats. One of a series of coloured etchings from Punch's Pocket Books, 1843–81, published by Bradbury Evans & Co.
[Ref: 63847] £150.00
(£180.00 incl.VAT)
The Ladies Cricket Club__ Matches to come. Punch's Pocket book for 1869.
C.K. [monogram of charles Keene]
[London: Bradbury, Evans & Co., 1869.]
Coloured etching, 120 x 305mm (4¾ x 12"). Folded as issued. Some time stains. Holes where previously bound.
An illustration depicting a nineteenth century ladies' cricket match. The match is in full swing and many other ladies sit watching attentively. Archery is happening in the background. This image appeared as the frontispiece to the 1869 edition of Punch's Pocket Book. Very early female cricket scene. One of a series of coloured etchings from Punch's Pocket Books, 1843–81, published by Bradbury Evans & Co.
[Ref: 63838] £290.00
(£348.00 incl.VAT)
The Ladies' New Gallery, 1870. Punch's Pocket book for 1870.
C.K. [monogram of charles Keene]
[London: Bradbury, Evans & Co., 1870.]
Coloured etching, 120 x 305mm (4¾ x 12"). Folded as issued. Some time stains.
An illustration in which a crowd of women are sat in the Ladies' Gallery which was created in the new Palace of Westminster by Charles Barry after the fire of 1834. The woman are seen drinking tea, watching through the grills with binoculars and reading registrys of 'Births, Marriages & Deaths'. One of a series of coloured etchings from Punch's Pocket Books, 1843–81, published by Bradbury Evans & Co.
[Ref: 63849] £130.00
(£156.00 incl.VAT)
Mrs Professor Fogey's Reading Class_ Subject: Wonders of the Deep. Punch's Pocket book for 1866.
[Charles Keene]
[London: Bradbury, Evans & Co., 1866.]
Coloured etching, 120 x 305mm (4¾ x 12"). Folded as issued. Some time stains.
An illustration depicting 'Mrs Professor Fogey', surrounded by women dressed in large Victorian dresses, stood around and sat on rocks next to the sea, listening attentively to their teacher. One of a series of coloured etchings from Punch's Pocket Books, 1843–81, published by Bradbury Evans & Co.
[Ref: 63845] £130.00
(£156.00 incl.VAT)
"The Person" in Parliament - Chairing the new Member. Mr Punch's Pocket book for 1868.
C.K. [monogram of charles Keene]
[London: Bradbury, Evans & Co., 1868]
Coloured etching, sheet 125 x 315mm (5 x 12½"). Folded as issued. Small holes where previously bound.
This cartoon is based on a humorous prophecy that has become false with time. An imagined excerpt from the Times on April 1, 1878, serves as the main piece in the second section of the "Pocketbook." It comments on the ability of women to enter Parliament. The woman running for office is shown in the illustration standing erect and facing straight ahead in a carriage pulled by two white horses, one of which is ridden by Punch, who is decked up in a hat and coat, complete with blue favours. Banners at back, women police officers to the right. Several women make suggestions to the candidate. The title page features a sitting female speaker gazing forward while wearing a wig, on a table rests the mace. The first female politican to take up her seat was Lady Astor in 1919. One of a series of coloured etchings from Punch's Pocket Books, 1843–81, published by Bradbury Evans & Co.
[Ref: 63856] £150.00
(£180.00 incl.VAT)
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