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The Duke of Coldbath Fields Making Choice of a New Ministry. [The Political Drama No.45.] [in ink]
[Charles Jameson Grant.]
[G. Drake.][n.d., c.1833.]
Wood engraving. Sheet: 380 x 250mm (15 x 9¾''). Trimmed, stained, tears, laid on album sheet at corners, creasing.
A satirical scene showing the Duke of Wellington, sitting leisurely in a chair while infront of him stands a line of burly policemen. By Charles Jameson Grant (fl. 1830-1852).
BM Satire Undescribed.
[Ref: 50181] £70.00 (£84.00 incl.VAT)
[Charles Jameson Grant.]
[G. Drake.][n.d., c.1833.]
Wood engraving. Sheet: 380 x 250mm (15 x 9¾''). Trimmed, stained, tears, laid on album sheet at corners, creasing.
A satirical scene showing the Duke of Wellington, sitting leisurely in a chair while infront of him stands a line of burly policemen. By Charles Jameson Grant (fl. 1830-1852).
BM Satire Undescribed.
[Ref: 50181] £70.00 (£84.00 incl.VAT)
The Rival Booths. [Political Drama No. 51.]
CJG.
[n.d., c.1833.]
Wood engraving. Sheet: 240 x 360mm (9½ x 14¼''). Trimmed, '51' in ink.
A satirical print showing a dance contest between the King and Queen and Lord Brougham. John Bull and an aristocrat drum up an audience on the right and left. By Charles Jameson Grant (fl. 1830-1852).
BM Satire Undescribed.
[Ref: 50143] £130.00 (£156.00 incl.VAT)
CJG.
[n.d., c.1833.]
Wood engraving. Sheet: 240 x 360mm (9½ x 14¼''). Trimmed, '51' in ink.
A satirical print showing a dance contest between the King and Queen and Lord Brougham. John Bull and an aristocrat drum up an audience on the right and left. By Charles Jameson Grant (fl. 1830-1852).
BM Satire Undescribed.
[Ref: 50143] £130.00 (£156.00 incl.VAT)
The Operative Builders and their would-be Masters. [Political Drama No. 52.]
CJG.
[n.d., c.1830.]
Wood engraving. Sheet: 240 x 360mm (9½ x 14¼''). Trimmed and laid on album sheet at corners, staining, '52' in ink.
A satirical print showing a crowd of operative builders masters, with animal heads, approaching a group of operative builders with a large declaration stating 'No Unions', 'Hard Labour', 'Long hours and Short pay'. By Charles Jameson Grant (fl. 1830-1852).
BM Satire Undescribed.
[Ref: 50142] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
CJG.
[n.d., c.1830.]
Wood engraving. Sheet: 240 x 360mm (9½ x 14¼''). Trimmed and laid on album sheet at corners, staining, '52' in ink.
A satirical print showing a crowd of operative builders masters, with animal heads, approaching a group of operative builders with a large declaration stating 'No Unions', 'Hard Labour', 'Long hours and Short pay'. By Charles Jameson Grant (fl. 1830-1852).
BM Satire Undescribed.
[Ref: 50142] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
The Edinburgh Grand Whig Maw Wollup to Old Gaffer Grey! [The Political Drama. No.53.]
[Charles Jameson Grant.]
[G. Drake.][n.d., c.1834.]
Wood engraving. Sheet: 240 x 360mm (9½ x 14¼'') Trimmed, stained, laid on album sheet at corners
A satirical scene showing politicians Grey and Brougham being offered a meal of crowdie, skillegalee and haggis by five Scottish men, dressed in tartan. By Charles Jameson Grant (fl. 1830-1852).
BM Satire Undescribed.
[Ref: 50192] £95.00 (£114.00 incl.VAT)
[Charles Jameson Grant.]
[G. Drake.][n.d., c.1834.]
Wood engraving. Sheet: 240 x 360mm (9½ x 14¼'') Trimmed, stained, laid on album sheet at corners
A satirical scene showing politicians Grey and Brougham being offered a meal of crowdie, skillegalee and haggis by five Scottish men, dressed in tartan. By Charles Jameson Grant (fl. 1830-1852).
BM Satire Undescribed.
[Ref: 50192] £95.00 (£114.00 incl.VAT)
A Most Glorious Flare Up! The Burning of the Estates!! [The Political Drama. No.58.][Number in ink.]
[Charles Jameson Grant.]
[G. Drake, n.d., c.1835.]
Wood engraving. Sheet: 240 x 360mm (9½ x 14¼'') Trimmed, stained, tears, creasing and laid on album sheet at corners.
A satirical scene showing a group of voters celebrating while a throne, the bench of bishops and a collection of bills burn ferociously, on the right a group of politicians and William IV and Adeliade watch in horror and try to extinguish the fire. By Charles Jameson Grant (fl. 1830-1852).
BM Satire Undescribed.
[Ref: 50195] £80.00 (£96.00 incl.VAT)
[Charles Jameson Grant.]
[G. Drake, n.d., c.1835.]
Wood engraving. Sheet: 240 x 360mm (9½ x 14¼'') Trimmed, stained, tears, creasing and laid on album sheet at corners.
A satirical scene showing a group of voters celebrating while a throne, the bench of bishops and a collection of bills burn ferociously, on the right a group of politicians and William IV and Adeliade watch in horror and try to extinguish the fire. By Charles Jameson Grant (fl. 1830-1852).
BM Satire Undescribed.
[Ref: 50195] £80.00 (£96.00 incl.VAT)
Old Grill Among the Paddies. [Political Drama No. 61.]
[Charles Jameson Grant.]
[G. Drake.][n.d., c.1833.]
Wood engraving. Sheet: 240 x 360mm (9½ x 14¼''). Trimmed.
A satirical print on William Cobbett showing an English politician being carried on a grill by a crowd of Irish men and women made to look poor and uncivilised. By Charles Jameson Grant (fl. 1830-1852).
BM Satire Undescribed.
[Ref: 50150] £140.00 (£168.00 incl.VAT)
[Charles Jameson Grant.]
[G. Drake.][n.d., c.1833.]
Wood engraving. Sheet: 240 x 360mm (9½ x 14¼''). Trimmed.
A satirical print on William Cobbett showing an English politician being carried on a grill by a crowd of Irish men and women made to look poor and uncivilised. By Charles Jameson Grant (fl. 1830-1852).
BM Satire Undescribed.
[Ref: 50150] £140.00 (£168.00 incl.VAT)
The Whigs Turn'd Out. [The Political Drama. No.62.][Number in ink.]
CJG. [Charles Jameson Grant.]
[G. Drake, n.d., c.1835.]
Wood engraving. Sheet: 240 x 360mm (9½ x 14¼'') Trimmed.
A scene in Court showing William IV dimissing the Whig government, by the throne Wellington lowers the crown onto his own head. Though the Conservatives had gained power again Wellington refused to become Prime Minister and the position was offered to Robert Peel, as Peel was in Sardinia Wellington served as Caretaker until Peel's return. By Charles Jameson Grant (fl. 1830-1852).
BM Satire Undescribed.
[Ref: 50197] £120.00 (£144.00 incl.VAT)
CJG. [Charles Jameson Grant.]
[G. Drake, n.d., c.1835.]
Wood engraving. Sheet: 240 x 360mm (9½ x 14¼'') Trimmed.
A scene in Court showing William IV dimissing the Whig government, by the throne Wellington lowers the crown onto his own head. Though the Conservatives had gained power again Wellington refused to become Prime Minister and the position was offered to Robert Peel, as Peel was in Sardinia Wellington served as Caretaker until Peel's return. By Charles Jameson Grant (fl. 1830-1852).
BM Satire Undescribed.
[Ref: 50197] £120.00 (£144.00 incl.VAT)
The King in Council Assembled; or an Unanimous Ministry. [The Political Drama. No.64.] [Number in ink.]
[Charles Jameson Grant.]
[G. Drake, n.d., c.1835.]
Wood engraving. Sheet: 240 x 360mm (9½ x 14¼'') Trimmed, damage top right, stained, tears, creasing, laid on album sheet at corners.
A scene showing William IV at the head of a large table at which sit ten Wellingtons, a commentary on the Conservatives regaining power after William IV dismissed the Whig government. By Charles Jameson Grant (fl. 1830-1852).
BM Satire Undescribed.
[Ref: 50198] £50.00 (£60.00 incl.VAT)
[Charles Jameson Grant.]
[G. Drake, n.d., c.1835.]
Wood engraving. Sheet: 240 x 360mm (9½ x 14¼'') Trimmed, damage top right, stained, tears, creasing, laid on album sheet at corners.
A scene showing William IV at the head of a large table at which sit ten Wellingtons, a commentary on the Conservatives regaining power after William IV dismissed the Whig government. By Charles Jameson Grant (fl. 1830-1852).
BM Satire Undescribed.
[Ref: 50198] £50.00 (£60.00 incl.VAT)
Men and Measures. Addle-head Reviewing her chosen Ministry a-la-German. [The Political Drama. No.65.]
[Charles Jameson Grant.]
[G. Drake, n.d., c.1835.]
Wood engraving. Sheet: 240 x 360mm (9½ x 14¼'') Trimmed
A scene showing Adelaide sitting on William IV's shoulders teaching members of Parliament sitting on bizarre mounts such as a canon, rat, elephant, woolsack and other strange creasture. One man, with butterfly wings holds a sign saying 'Money is Strength. Spinning Jenny is Power'. By Charles Jameson Grant (fl. 1830-1852).
BM Satire Undescribed.
[Ref: 50199] £120.00 (£144.00 incl.VAT)
[Charles Jameson Grant.]
[G. Drake, n.d., c.1835.]
Wood engraving. Sheet: 240 x 360mm (9½ x 14¼'') Trimmed
A scene showing Adelaide sitting on William IV's shoulders teaching members of Parliament sitting on bizarre mounts such as a canon, rat, elephant, woolsack and other strange creasture. One man, with butterfly wings holds a sign saying 'Money is Strength. Spinning Jenny is Power'. By Charles Jameson Grant (fl. 1830-1852).
BM Satire Undescribed.
[Ref: 50199] £120.00 (£144.00 incl.VAT)
A Bait for John Bull. [The Political Drama. No.66.]
[Charles Jameson Grant.]
[G. Drake, n.d., c.1835.]
Wood engraving. Sheet: 240 x 360mm (9½ x 14¼'') Trimmed
A political satire showing John Bull staring into a large cage, at the end is a bill saying 'Reform in Church & State Correction of All Abuses'. Hiding behind the cage are William IV and Adelaide and Tory politicians. By Charles Jameson Grant (fl. 1830-1852).
BM Satire Undescribed.
[Ref: 50200] £80.00 (£96.00 incl.VAT)
[Charles Jameson Grant.]
[G. Drake, n.d., c.1835.]
Wood engraving. Sheet: 240 x 360mm (9½ x 14¼'') Trimmed
A political satire showing John Bull staring into a large cage, at the end is a bill saying 'Reform in Church & State Correction of All Abuses'. Hiding behind the cage are William IV and Adelaide and Tory politicians. By Charles Jameson Grant (fl. 1830-1852).
BM Satire Undescribed.
[Ref: 50200] £80.00 (£96.00 incl.VAT)
King Arthur's Feasts and His Knights of the Round Table. Tapping John Bull of his Life's Blood. The Political Drama. No.68.
[Charles Jameson Grant.]
[G. Drake, n.d., c.1835.]
Wood engraving. Sheet: 240 x 360mm (9½ x 14¼'') Trimmed, stained, creasing.
A political satire showing a group of politicians and the devil sitting round a large round table, standing at one end, wearing a crown is Wellington. All ignore a giant John Bull who lies on the table. By Charles Jameson Grant (fl. 1830-1852).
BM Satire Undescribed.
[Ref: 50202] £140.00 (£168.00 incl.VAT)
[Charles Jameson Grant.]
[G. Drake, n.d., c.1835.]
Wood engraving. Sheet: 240 x 360mm (9½ x 14¼'') Trimmed, stained, creasing.
A political satire showing a group of politicians and the devil sitting round a large round table, standing at one end, wearing a crown is Wellington. All ignore a giant John Bull who lies on the table. By Charles Jameson Grant (fl. 1830-1852).
BM Satire Undescribed.
[Ref: 50202] £140.00 (£168.00 incl.VAT)
The Dictator at his Dirty Work Again, Influencing the General Election through the medium of the public money. [The Political Drama. No.69.] [Number in ink.]
[Charles Jameson Grant.]
[G. Drake, n.d., c.1835.][G. Drake, n.d., c.1835.]
Wood engraving. Sheet: 240 x 360mm (9½ x 14¼'') Trimmed
A political satire showing Wellington handing bags of money from a chest labelled 'Public Treasury Chest' to a crowd of voters. By Charles Jameson Grant (fl. 1830-1852).
BM Satire Undescribed.
[Ref: 50204] £110.00 (£132.00 incl.VAT)
[Charles Jameson Grant.]
[G. Drake, n.d., c.1835.][G. Drake, n.d., c.1835.]
Wood engraving. Sheet: 240 x 360mm (9½ x 14¼'') Trimmed
A political satire showing Wellington handing bags of money from a chest labelled 'Public Treasury Chest' to a crowd of voters. By Charles Jameson Grant (fl. 1830-1852).
BM Satire Undescribed.
[Ref: 50204] £110.00 (£132.00 incl.VAT)
Follow My Leader. [The Political Drama. No.72.][Number in ink.]
[Charles Jameson Grant.]
[G. Drake, n.d., c.1835.]
Wood engraving. Sheet: 240 x 360mm (9½ x 14¼'') Trimmed, stained, tears, creasing.
A political satire showing Robert Peel pulling Adelaide, Wellington and William IV onto an island called 'Mock Reform Isle' having crossed the river from 'Reform Isle'. A commentary on the Tories attempt to back track on the Whigs reforms. By Charles Jameson Grant (fl. 1830-1852).
BM Satire Undescribed.
[Ref: 50206] £130.00 (£156.00 incl.VAT)
[Charles Jameson Grant.]
[G. Drake, n.d., c.1835.]
Wood engraving. Sheet: 240 x 360mm (9½ x 14¼'') Trimmed, stained, tears, creasing.
A political satire showing Robert Peel pulling Adelaide, Wellington and William IV onto an island called 'Mock Reform Isle' having crossed the river from 'Reform Isle'. A commentary on the Tories attempt to back track on the Whigs reforms. By Charles Jameson Grant (fl. 1830-1852).
BM Satire Undescribed.
[Ref: 50206] £130.00 (£156.00 incl.VAT)
The Old Tory Hack Come To A Stand. [The Political Drama. No.73.]
[Charles Jameson Grant.]
[G. Drake, n.d., c.1835.]
Wood engraving. Sheet: 240 x 360mm (9½ x 14¼'') Trimmed
A political satire showing Adelaide and William IV riding in a cart driven by Wellington, the cart has got stuck in a muddy rut and Peel tries to help push them free. By Charles Jameson Grant (fl. 1830-1852).
BM Satire Undescribed.
[Ref: 50207] £70.00 (£84.00 incl.VAT)
[Charles Jameson Grant.]
[G. Drake, n.d., c.1835.]
Wood engraving. Sheet: 240 x 360mm (9½ x 14¼'') Trimmed
A political satire showing Adelaide and William IV riding in a cart driven by Wellington, the cart has got stuck in a muddy rut and Peel tries to help push them free. By Charles Jameson Grant (fl. 1830-1852).
BM Satire Undescribed.
[Ref: 50207] £70.00 (£84.00 incl.VAT)
Another Silly Billy For the People. [The Political Drama. No.74.][Number in ink.]
CJG. [Charles Jameson Grant.]
[G. Drake, n.d., c.1835.]
Wood engraving. Sheet: 240 x 360mm (9½ x 14¼'') Trimmed
A political satire showing Adelaide and William IV at court, Adelaide is shown as heavily pregnant. William is shown as overjoyed by worries 'What will the Jordans do?' referring to the ten illegitimate children he had with Dorothea Jordan. Adelaide had several miscarriages and children who died shortly after birth but no living heirs, rumours of pregnancy continued well into William's reign. By Charles Jameson Grant (fl. 1830-1852).
BM Satire Undescribed.
[Ref: 50208] £75.00 (£90.00 incl.VAT)
CJG. [Charles Jameson Grant.]
[G. Drake, n.d., c.1835.]
Wood engraving. Sheet: 240 x 360mm (9½ x 14¼'') Trimmed
A political satire showing Adelaide and William IV at court, Adelaide is shown as heavily pregnant. William is shown as overjoyed by worries 'What will the Jordans do?' referring to the ten illegitimate children he had with Dorothea Jordan. Adelaide had several miscarriages and children who died shortly after birth but no living heirs, rumours of pregnancy continued well into William's reign. By Charles Jameson Grant (fl. 1830-1852).
BM Satire Undescribed.
[Ref: 50208] £75.00 (£90.00 incl.VAT)
The Late Bloody and Brutal Exhibition of Horrid Military Torture, or, Aristocratic Bastards in Their Glory!!! [The Political Drama. No.46.] [Number in ink]
[Charles Jameson Grant.]
[G. Drake.][n.d., c.1835.]
Wood engraving. Sheet: 240 x 360mm (9½ x 14¼'') Trimmed, stained, tears, creasing, laid on album sheet at corners, damaged.
A satirical print military officers laughing as a man is brutally whipped. By Charles Jameson Grant (fl. 1830-1852).
BM Satire Undescribed.
[Ref: 50322] £60.00 (£72.00 incl.VAT)
[Charles Jameson Grant.]
[G. Drake.][n.d., c.1835.]
Wood engraving. Sheet: 240 x 360mm (9½ x 14¼'') Trimmed, stained, tears, creasing, laid on album sheet at corners, damaged.
A satirical print military officers laughing as a man is brutally whipped. By Charles Jameson Grant (fl. 1830-1852).
BM Satire Undescribed.
[Ref: 50322] £60.00 (£72.00 incl.VAT)
Political Harmonics A New Variation for the "Soldier Tired" as performed by Monsieur Villanton, First Fiddle to The King_with a Piano Accompaniment arranged to the Air "Home! Sweet Home!" HB Sketches No.23.
HB. [John Doyle.] Printed by A. Ducote.
[Published by T.Mc.Lean, 26, Haymarket. Sep. 11. 1829.]
Lithograph. 279 x 361mm (11 x 14¼"). Cut, repaired tear.
A musical image showing Peel sitting on a music-stool at an upright piano, smiling over his shoulder at Wellington, who plays the violin (as he had in fact done as a young man), in profile to the left, his music on a tall stand. The Duke wears the unusual dress for him of frock-coat with knee-breeches. Goulburn (Chancellor of the Exchequer) turns over Peel's music. On the right is a curtained French-window, through which Cumberland and Eldon, both top-hatted, peer into the room.
BM Satires: 15856.
[Ref: 30651] £120.00 (£144.00 incl.VAT)
HB. [John Doyle.] Printed by A. Ducote.
[Published by T.Mc.Lean, 26, Haymarket. Sep. 11. 1829.]
Lithograph. 279 x 361mm (11 x 14¼"). Cut, repaired tear.
A musical image showing Peel sitting on a music-stool at an upright piano, smiling over his shoulder at Wellington, who plays the violin (as he had in fact done as a young man), in profile to the left, his music on a tall stand. The Duke wears the unusual dress for him of frock-coat with knee-breeches. Goulburn (Chancellor of the Exchequer) turns over Peel's music. On the right is a curtained French-window, through which Cumberland and Eldon, both top-hatted, peer into the room.
BM Satires: 15856.
[Ref: 30651] £120.00 (£144.00 incl.VAT)
Political Hits N.o 19. A Well Stocked Nursery; Or The Promised Of Twelve Years' Growth. "Comic Events Cast Their Shadows Before."
Printed by W. Kohler, Denmark S.t.
London: W. Spooner, 377, Strand. [n.d. c.1850]
Rare lithograph, sheet 305 x 400mm (12 x 15¾").
A scene in a chaotic nursery. A man enters the door holding a note (presumably the Prime Minister at the time). Queen Victoria (1819-1901) tends to three small children saying, "Her M-j-y promises a Stock as numerous as her Royal Grandmother Ch-tte gave to a delightful Nation." While Prince Albert (1819-61) is on all fours giving Albert Edward Prince of Wales (1841-1910) a donkey ride who shouts, "Come, dear Papa you know a great French King used to let his sons ride on his back - and I am nothing like so heavy as I shall be in a few more years when our dear kind friend John Bull will have to bear me!"
[Ref: 66786] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
Printed by W. Kohler, Denmark S.t.
London: W. Spooner, 377, Strand. [n.d. c.1850]
Rare lithograph, sheet 305 x 400mm (12 x 15¾").
A scene in a chaotic nursery. A man enters the door holding a note (presumably the Prime Minister at the time). Queen Victoria (1819-1901) tends to three small children saying, "Her M-j-y promises a Stock as numerous as her Royal Grandmother Ch-tte gave to a delightful Nation." While Prince Albert (1819-61) is on all fours giving Albert Edward Prince of Wales (1841-1910) a donkey ride who shouts, "Come, dear Papa you know a great French King used to let his sons ride on his back - and I am nothing like so heavy as I shall be in a few more years when our dear kind friend John Bull will have to bear me!"
[Ref: 66786] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
Political Hits N.o 22. Illustratative Explanation of The Sliding Scale. For the Information Of The Public At Large. "Here we go up, up, up. & there they go down down downy.- Old Song.
H. B. Printed by W. Kohler, Denmark S.t.
London: W. Spooner, 377, Strand. [n.d. c.1850]
Rare lithograph, sheet 295 x 435mm (11¾ x 17¼").
Politicians sit on a see-saw with one end being pushed up by Queen Victoria, hosted by Prince Albert.
[Ref: 67317] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
H. B. Printed by W. Kohler, Denmark S.t.
London: W. Spooner, 377, Strand. [n.d. c.1850]
Rare lithograph, sheet 295 x 435mm (11¾ x 17¼").
Politicians sit on a see-saw with one end being pushed up by Queen Victoria, hosted by Prince Albert.
[Ref: 67317] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
Political Hits N.o 26. Peel's Bullion Office. Established In 1842 For A Sovereign Remedy For National Distress.
H. B. Printed by W. Kohler, Denmark S.t.
London: W. Spooner, 377, Strand. [n.d. c.1850]
Rare lithograph, sheet 295 x 435mm (11¾ x 17¼").
Satire on the economic situation in the UK in 1842. Criticism of the Corn Laws, and 'Landed Interest'. In 1842, half farthings were declared legal tender in the United Kingdom.
[Ref: 67325] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
H. B. Printed by W. Kohler, Denmark S.t.
London: W. Spooner, 377, Strand. [n.d. c.1850]
Rare lithograph, sheet 295 x 435mm (11¾ x 17¼").
Satire on the economic situation in the UK in 1842. Criticism of the Corn Laws, and 'Landed Interest'. In 1842, half farthings were declared legal tender in the United Kingdom.
[Ref: 67325] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
Political Hits N.o 45. The New Regulation Infantry Hat; Or Prince Albert's Own.
Printed by W. Kohler, 22, Denmark S.t.
London: Published by W. Spooner, 377, Strand. [n.d. c.1844]
Rare lithograph, sheet 295 x 440mm (11½ x 17¼"), large margins.
Satire on the invention of the Albert Shako. Prince Albert (1819-61) stands with Queen Victoria (1819-1901) and the Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) showing off the his new hat design on the 11th Hussars. The infant Prince of Wales marches in front of the line of infantrymen.
[Ref: 66783] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
Printed by W. Kohler, 22, Denmark S.t.
London: Published by W. Spooner, 377, Strand. [n.d. c.1844]
Rare lithograph, sheet 295 x 440mm (11½ x 17¼"), large margins.
Satire on the invention of the Albert Shako. Prince Albert (1819-61) stands with Queen Victoria (1819-1901) and the Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) showing off the his new hat design on the 11th Hussars. The infant Prince of Wales marches in front of the line of infantrymen.
[Ref: 66783] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
The Political Mirror or an Exhibition of Ministers for April 1782.
Razo Rezio inv. Crunk Fogo sculp.
[April? 1782].
Rare etching. 165 x 240mm (6½ x 9½"); large margins. Folded for original binding.
A satire on a change of ministry, probably published as a frontispiece to a satirical periodical. The former ministers, including Sandwich, North, Rigby, Germain and Mansfield, fall into the abyss grasped by demons. The new ministers, including Fox, look on. Above is Bute, hitching a ride on a witch's broomstick, both dropping towards the pit. Neither the artist nor the engraver have been identified.
BM: 5982
[Ref: 40936] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
Razo Rezio inv. Crunk Fogo sculp.
[April? 1782].
Rare etching. 165 x 240mm (6½ x 9½"); large margins. Folded for original binding.
A satire on a change of ministry, probably published as a frontispiece to a satirical periodical. The former ministers, including Sandwich, North, Rigby, Germain and Mansfield, fall into the abyss grasped by demons. The new ministers, including Fox, look on. Above is Bute, hitching a ride on a witch's broomstick, both dropping towards the pit. Neither the artist nor the engraver have been identified.
BM: 5982
[Ref: 40936] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
The political mirror or an exhibition of ministers for April 1782.
Razo Rezio inv. Crunk Fogo sculp.
[1782.]
Etching. Sheet 160 x 230mm (6¼ x 9"). Trimmed to image on three sides, around title and inscriptions.
Members of North's Ministry (right) falling into a pit, clutched by demons, while supporters of Lord Shelburne's new Ministry (left) watch the spectacle. Britannia with her shield and spear sits in the foreground (left) saying "They would have ruined me if they had staid in power". In the air (right) Bute, in Highland dress, is about to fall from the back of a witch on whom he has been riding.
BM Satire 5982, with extensive description.
[Ref: 54379] £95.00 (£114.00 incl.VAT)
Razo Rezio inv. Crunk Fogo sculp.
[1782.]
Etching. Sheet 160 x 230mm (6¼ x 9"). Trimmed to image on three sides, around title and inscriptions.
Members of North's Ministry (right) falling into a pit, clutched by demons, while supporters of Lord Shelburne's new Ministry (left) watch the spectacle. Britannia with her shield and spear sits in the foreground (left) saying "They would have ruined me if they had staid in power". In the air (right) Bute, in Highland dress, is about to fall from the back of a witch on whom he has been riding.
BM Satire 5982, with extensive description.
[Ref: 54379] £95.00 (£114.00 incl.VAT)
The Fight At St. Stephens Academy.
[Unidentified artist's monogram lower right of image.]
[n.d., c.1860.]
Pen and ink drawing, sheet 255 x 195mm (10 x 7¾"). Horizontal crease through centre, tearing at right.
A political satire, perhaps an original sketch for a periodical such as St Stephen's Review or Punch. The mss. caption below the title refers to 'Master Gladstone', and William Ewart Gladstone (1809 - 1898), future Prime Minister, appears to be the figure standing and putting on a jacket to left. His Tory adversary Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield (1804 - 1881), Prime Minister and novelist, blows his nose to the right. Between them, with her back to the viewer, is a woman with a shawl and very large bonnet inscribed 'Standard'.
[Ref: 9612] £230.00 (£276.00 incl.VAT)
[Unidentified artist's monogram lower right of image.]
[n.d., c.1860.]
Pen and ink drawing, sheet 255 x 195mm (10 x 7¾"). Horizontal crease through centre, tearing at right.
A political satire, perhaps an original sketch for a periodical such as St Stephen's Review or Punch. The mss. caption below the title refers to 'Master Gladstone', and William Ewart Gladstone (1809 - 1898), future Prime Minister, appears to be the figure standing and putting on a jacket to left. His Tory adversary Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield (1804 - 1881), Prime Minister and novelist, blows his nose to the right. Between them, with her back to the viewer, is a woman with a shawl and very large bonnet inscribed 'Standard'.
[Ref: 9612] £230.00 (£276.00 incl.VAT)
Political Sketches by HH_ (New Series)_ N.o 1_ Royal Trip to Scotland. A Scotch Polka On Board The Royal Yacht!
HH. L'Enfant Lith. 12 Rathbon Place.
London: W. Soffe 78, S.t Martins Lane. [n.d c.1850]
Rare lithograph, sheet 300 x 440mm (11¾ x 17¼"). Chip in left edge of paper.
Queen Victoria, Prince Albert, Edward Prince of Wales and Victoria Princess Royal dance aboard the Royal Yacht on one of their many trips to Scotland.
[Ref: 67332] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
HH. L'Enfant Lith. 12 Rathbon Place.
London: W. Soffe 78, S.t Martins Lane. [n.d c.1850]
Rare lithograph, sheet 300 x 440mm (11¾ x 17¼"). Chip in left edge of paper.
Queen Victoria, Prince Albert, Edward Prince of Wales and Victoria Princess Royal dance aboard the Royal Yacht on one of their many trips to Scotland.
[Ref: 67332] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
Political Sketches by HH_ (New Series)_ N.o 2_ Royal Trip to Scotland. Trout Fishing on Loch Laggan_ Royalty In Danger!
HH. L'Enfant Lith. 12 Rathbon Place.
London: W. Soffe 78, S.t Martins Lane. [n.d c.1850]
Rare lithograph, sheet 300 x 440mm (11¾ x 17¼"), large margins.
Queen Victoria, Prince Albert, Edward Prince of Wales and Victoria Princess Royal fish on a lake. A strong pull on Queen Victoria's Rod causes her to poke a man in the eye with the end of it and another to fall overboard, flashing his buttocks in his kilt.
[Ref: 67334] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
HH. L'Enfant Lith. 12 Rathbon Place.
London: W. Soffe 78, S.t Martins Lane. [n.d c.1850]
Rare lithograph, sheet 300 x 440mm (11¾ x 17¼"), large margins.
Queen Victoria, Prince Albert, Edward Prince of Wales and Victoria Princess Royal fish on a lake. A strong pull on Queen Victoria's Rod causes her to poke a man in the eye with the end of it and another to fall overboard, flashing his buttocks in his kilt.
[Ref: 67334] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
Political Sketches by HH_ (New Series)_ N.o 4_ Royal Trip to Scotland. Royalty Going To The Moors!
HH. L'Enfant Lith. 12 Rathbon Place.
London: W. Soffe 78, S.t Martins Lane. [n.d c.1850]
Rare lithograph, sheet 300 x 440mm (11¾ x 17¼").
Queen Victoria, Prince Albert, Edward Prince of Wales and Victoria Princess Royal ride horses in the moors. Accompanied by a troop of Scotsmen.
[Ref: 67335] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
HH. L'Enfant Lith. 12 Rathbon Place.
London: W. Soffe 78, S.t Martins Lane. [n.d c.1850]
Rare lithograph, sheet 300 x 440mm (11¾ x 17¼").
Queen Victoria, Prince Albert, Edward Prince of Wales and Victoria Princess Royal ride horses in the moors. Accompanied by a troop of Scotsmen.
[Ref: 67335] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
The Political Drama. No. 24. Political Sportsmen; or Practising Against the Next Session.
[C.J. Grant.]
Printed and Published by G. Drake, 12, Houghton Street, Clare Market. [n.d., c.1830.]
Wood-engraving. Sheet: 440 x 290mm (17½ x 11½") very large margins. Central vertical crease as normal. Staining and tears in edges.
A political satire showing various politicians, including Wellington, shooting at game.
[Ref: 44907] £110.00 (£132.00 incl.VAT)
[C.J. Grant.]
Printed and Published by G. Drake, 12, Houghton Street, Clare Market. [n.d., c.1830.]
Wood-engraving. Sheet: 440 x 290mm (17½ x 11½") very large margins. Central vertical crease as normal. Staining and tears in edges.
A political satire showing various politicians, including Wellington, shooting at game.
[Ref: 44907] £110.00 (£132.00 incl.VAT)
Political Squibs, N.o 1. The Quack Doctor Superseding The Faculty.
Printed at the General Lith.c Estab.t 70, S.t Martins L.e. [n.d. c.1840]
Rare lithograph, sheet 305 x 440mm (12 x 17¼"). Repaired tears to edges of paper.
John Bull, depicted as an invalid, is offered the remedy of ‘Expediency’ by a politician (most likey Sir Robert Peel (1788–1850)), while four others, in indignation, depart to the right presenting their own alternative cures.
[Ref: 67360] £140.00 (£168.00 incl.VAT)
Printed at the General Lith.c Estab.t 70, S.t Martins L.e. [n.d. c.1840]
Rare lithograph, sheet 305 x 440mm (12 x 17¼"). Repaired tears to edges of paper.
John Bull, depicted as an invalid, is offered the remedy of ‘Expediency’ by a politician (most likey Sir Robert Peel (1788–1850)), while four others, in indignation, depart to the right presenting their own alternative cures.
[Ref: 67360] £140.00 (£168.00 incl.VAT)
Political Union Extinguishers
F.C. [c.1830]
Price One Penny Plain, & Three Pence colored
Lithograph with hand-colouring, sheet 225 x 315mm (8¾ x 12½"). Damaged; glued to backing sheet.
Rare satire, apparently on the disintegration of Wellington's ministry in 1830: Wellington and Peel on the right look on as Winchilsea and others in the ultra-tory rebellion which led to the downfall of the Wellington government consider how to extinguish the flame of political union.
[Ref: 41628] £65.00 (£78.00 incl.VAT)
F.C. [c.1830]
Price One Penny Plain, & Three Pence colored
Lithograph with hand-colouring, sheet 225 x 315mm (8¾ x 12½"). Damaged; glued to backing sheet.
Rare satire, apparently on the disintegration of Wellington's ministry in 1830: Wellington and Peel on the right look on as Winchilsea and others in the ultra-tory rebellion which led to the downfall of the Wellington government consider how to extinguish the flame of political union.
[Ref: 41628] £65.00 (£78.00 incl.VAT)
Great Meeting of the Political Unions, on New-Hall Hill, Birmingham, May 1832.
Green Del.t. Garnier sc.t.
London, Thomas Kelly [n.d., c.1835].
Engraving. Sheet: 215 x 285mm (8½ x 11¼"), with very large margins. Creasing. slight repair outer top margin.
In 1831 Grey's reform bill passed in the house and it was sent to the Lords. In May the Birmingham Political Unions gathered at Newhall Hill to put pressure on the Lords to pass the bill but it was rejected and large scale rioting took place throughout the country.
[Ref: 47508] £75.00 (£90.00 incl.VAT)
Green Del.t. Garnier sc.t.
London, Thomas Kelly [n.d., c.1835].
Engraving. Sheet: 215 x 285mm (8½ x 11¼"), with very large margins. Creasing. slight repair outer top margin.
In 1831 Grey's reform bill passed in the house and it was sent to the Lords. In May the Birmingham Political Unions gathered at Newhall Hill to put pressure on the Lords to pass the bill but it was rejected and large scale rioting took place throughout the country.
[Ref: 47508] £75.00 (£90.00 incl.VAT)
The Political Wedding..`
[1769.]
Engraving. Plate: 120 x 170mm (4¾ x 6¾"). Tears at bottom. Large margins on 3 sides.
A satirical print engraved for the Oxford Magazine commenting on the marriage of Augustus Henry, 3rd Duke of Grafton to Elizabeth Wrottesley. The bride and groom are shown holding hands before a clergyman. Grafton had divorced his previous wife on account of her adultery and he had taken a new mistress Nancy Parsons who appears in the scene crying.
BM Satire 4292.
[Ref: 48421] £65.00 (£78.00 incl.VAT)
[1769.]
Engraving. Plate: 120 x 170mm (4¾ x 6¾"). Tears at bottom. Large margins on 3 sides.
A satirical print engraved for the Oxford Magazine commenting on the marriage of Augustus Henry, 3rd Duke of Grafton to Elizabeth Wrottesley. The bride and groom are shown holding hands before a clergyman. Grafton had divorced his previous wife on account of her adultery and he had taken a new mistress Nancy Parsons who appears in the scene crying.
BM Satire 4292.
[Ref: 48421] £65.00 (£78.00 incl.VAT)
The Political Wedding..`
[1769.]
Engraving. Plate: 120 x 170mm (4¾ x 6¾"). Slight loss in title.
A satirical print commenting on the marriage of Augustus Henry, 3rd Duke of Grafton to Elizabeth Wrottesley. The bride and groom are shown holding hands before a clergyman. Grafton had divorced his previous wife on account of her adultery and he had taken a new mistress Nancy Parsons who appears in the scene crying.
BM Satire 4292.
[Ref: 45476] £85.00 (£102.00 incl.VAT)
[1769.]
Engraving. Plate: 120 x 170mm (4¾ x 6¾"). Slight loss in title.
A satirical print commenting on the marriage of Augustus Henry, 3rd Duke of Grafton to Elizabeth Wrottesley. The bride and groom are shown holding hands before a clergyman. Grafton had divorced his previous wife on account of her adultery and he had taken a new mistress Nancy Parsons who appears in the scene crying.
BM Satire 4292.
[Ref: 45476] £85.00 (£102.00 incl.VAT)
The Politician.
Printed and Published by W. Davison Alnwick [n.d., c.1815].
Etching, sheet 170 x 240mm (6¾ x 9½"). Small tears repaired with acid free tape. Creasing top left corner, outside image.
A politician sits at his desk, reading by candlelight; wall maps of France, Spain and Germany, and North and South America hang from the walls. Etching published by William Davison, publisher of popular prints and satires, and pharmacist, usually referred to as Davison of Alnwick after the Northumberland town where he lived. In the period between 1812 and 1817, Davison produced a number of caricatures often based on better known prints.
[Ref: 62865] £120.00 (£144.00 incl.VAT)
Printed and Published by W. Davison Alnwick [n.d., c.1815].
Etching, sheet 170 x 240mm (6¾ x 9½"). Small tears repaired with acid free tape. Creasing top left corner, outside image.
A politician sits at his desk, reading by candlelight; wall maps of France, Spain and Germany, and North and South America hang from the walls. Etching published by William Davison, publisher of popular prints and satires, and pharmacist, usually referred to as Davison of Alnwick after the Northumberland town where he lived. In the period between 1812 and 1817, Davison produced a number of caricatures often based on better known prints.
[Ref: 62865] £120.00 (£144.00 incl.VAT)
The Politician. Etch'd from an Original Sketch of Wm: Hogarth's, in the Possession of Mr: Forrest.
Willm Hogarth Inv.t: Etch'd by J:K:Sherwin.
Pubd: as the Act directs by Jane Hogarth, 1775. [Added in pen:] '31 October'.
Paper discolouration, trimmed close to plate. Some tearing around the edges.
Satire with a man reading a newspaper, oblivious of the candle that he holds burning a hole in his hat. John Keyse Sherwin [1751- 1790] trained under Bartolozzi.
BM Satires: 1978. Not in Paulson.
[Ref: 17018] £230.00 (£276.00 incl.VAT)
Willm Hogarth Inv.t: Etch'd by J:K:Sherwin.
Pubd: as the Act directs by Jane Hogarth, 1775. [Added in pen:] '31 October'.
Paper discolouration, trimmed close to plate. Some tearing around the edges.
Satire with a man reading a newspaper, oblivious of the candle that he holds burning a hole in his hat. John Keyse Sherwin [1751- 1790] trained under Bartolozzi.
BM Satires: 1978. Not in Paulson.
[Ref: 17018] £230.00 (£276.00 incl.VAT)
The Politician.
Printed and Published by W. Davison Alnwick [n.d., c.1815].
Etching, sheet 180 x 265mm (7 x 10½"). Crease lower right.
A politician sits at his desk, reading by candlelight; maps of France, Spain and Germany, and North and South America. Etching published by William Davison, publisher of popular prints and satires, and pharmacist, usually referred to as Davison of Alnwick after the Northumberland town where he lived. In the period between 1812 and 1817, Davison produced a number of caricatures often based on better known prints.
[Ref: 45887] £120.00 (£144.00 incl.VAT)
Printed and Published by W. Davison Alnwick [n.d., c.1815].
Etching, sheet 180 x 265mm (7 x 10½"). Crease lower right.
A politician sits at his desk, reading by candlelight; maps of France, Spain and Germany, and North and South America. Etching published by William Davison, publisher of popular prints and satires, and pharmacist, usually referred to as Davison of Alnwick after the Northumberland town where he lived. In the period between 1812 and 1817, Davison produced a number of caricatures often based on better known prints.
[Ref: 45887] £120.00 (£144.00 incl.VAT)
The Politician.
Done from the Original Drawing by S. H. Grimm.
Printed for S. Sledge Printseller, in Henrietta Street, Covent Garden. Publish'd as the Act Directs 2d May 1771.
Engraving 360 x 260mm (14 x 10¼"). Trimmed inside the platemark.
A French barber appears to be whispering in the ear of his grotesque customer, Prime Minister Lord North, who recoils in horror. Behind them a dog and cat fight on a map of the Falkland Islands. On June 10 1770 the Spanish commander Don Juan Ignacio de Madariaga landed on the Falkland Islands with five ships and 1400 soldiers forcing the British to leave Port Egmont. This action sparked a crisis when Britain and Spain almost went to war over the islands. When Louis XV of France refused to support Spain the islands were returned.
BM:4857.
[Ref: 2850] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
Done from the Original Drawing by S. H. Grimm.
Printed for S. Sledge Printseller, in Henrietta Street, Covent Garden. Publish'd as the Act Directs 2d May 1771.
Engraving 360 x 260mm (14 x 10¼"). Trimmed inside the platemark.
A French barber appears to be whispering in the ear of his grotesque customer, Prime Minister Lord North, who recoils in horror. Behind them a dog and cat fight on a map of the Falkland Islands. On June 10 1770 the Spanish commander Don Juan Ignacio de Madariaga landed on the Falkland Islands with five ships and 1400 soldiers forcing the British to leave Port Egmont. This action sparked a crisis when Britain and Spain almost went to war over the islands. When Louis XV of France refused to support Spain the islands were returned.
BM:4857.
[Ref: 2850] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
The Politicians.
[n.d., c.1780.]
Engraving. 175 x 110mm (7 x 4¼"). Trimmed into plate on left.
Five men in a drawing room.
[Ref: 45055] £75.00 (£90.00 incl.VAT)
[n.d., c.1780.]
Engraving. 175 x 110mm (7 x 4¼"). Trimmed into plate on left.
Five men in a drawing room.
[Ref: 45055] £75.00 (£90.00 incl.VAT)
Amusement for John Bull & his cousin Paddy, or, the Gambols of the American Buffalo in St James's Street.
Published 1st May 1783, by J. Fielding, Paster-noster Row.
Etching. 115 x 185mm (4½ x 7¼"), with a page of accompanying letterpress.
A satire on the political fall-out of the defeat in the American Revolution. The 'American Buffalo' has overturned the baskets of a fish-wife and baker and ministers and would-be ministers (including Portland, North, Cavendish and Fox, scramble to take advantage.
[Ref: 45054] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
Published 1st May 1783, by J. Fielding, Paster-noster Row.
Etching. 115 x 185mm (4½ x 7¼"), with a page of accompanying letterpress.
A satire on the political fall-out of the defeat in the American Revolution. The 'American Buffalo' has overturned the baskets of a fish-wife and baker and ministers and would-be ministers (including Portland, North, Cavendish and Fox, scramble to take advantage.
[Ref: 45054] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
The Politicians Engraved for the Carlton House Magazine.
[Anon.]
Published by W. & J. Stratfords, No. 112 Holborn Hill, Dec. 1 1792
Engraving, sheet 165 x 100mm (6¾ x 4"). Trimmed and glued to backing sheet. Rare.
Two politicians disputing, probably in a coffee-house. Newspapers on the table (the 'Oracle' and 'Argus'); tattered and highly inaccurate map of Europe hung from the wall, alongside portrait of a man. Illustration to the 'Carlton House Magazine'.
[Ref: 34831] £70.00 (£84.00 incl.VAT)
[Anon.]
Published by W. & J. Stratfords, No. 112 Holborn Hill, Dec. 1 1792
Engraving, sheet 165 x 100mm (6¾ x 4"). Trimmed and glued to backing sheet. Rare.
Two politicians disputing, probably in a coffee-house. Newspapers on the table (the 'Oracle' and 'Argus'); tattered and highly inaccurate map of Europe hung from the wall, alongside portrait of a man. Illustration to the 'Carlton House Magazine'.
[Ref: 34831] £70.00 (£84.00 incl.VAT)
A Wary Politician / A Discarded Polician Well Sweated. Those that are in, will Grin / A Hard Case. Those that are out, will Pout.
Publish'd July 16, 1803, by Laurie & Whittle, 53 Fleet Street, London.
Etching, platemark 200 x 240mm (8 x 9½").
Satire on the ups and downs of life in politics- on the left a plump John Bull-like figure celebrates his success with a glass of wine. He holds a bag of money and sits before a picture of the Bank of England. On the right is a thin and depressed-looking figure sat in front of the King's Bench prison in Southwark.
[Ref: 37533] £120.00 (£144.00 incl.VAT)
Publish'd July 16, 1803, by Laurie & Whittle, 53 Fleet Street, London.
Etching, platemark 200 x 240mm (8 x 9½").
Satire on the ups and downs of life in politics- on the left a plump John Bull-like figure celebrates his success with a glass of wine. He holds a bag of money and sits before a picture of the Bank of England. On the right is a thin and depressed-looking figure sat in front of the King's Bench prison in Southwark.
[Ref: 37533] £120.00 (£144.00 incl.VAT)
Politics.
1791. [After Catherine Maria Fanshawe] R. Pollard, Sculpt. direct. & Perfecit. Aqua.t by J. Wells.
London: Publish'd April 6th 1791, by M. Ryland, No.107, New Bond Street.
Aquatint. 465 x 770mm (18¼ x 30¼"). Repaired tear, not entering image, central crease, wear to edges.
A group of men discuss politics around a salon fireplace, while the women gossip, yawn or sleep. Catherine Maria Fanshawe (1765-1834) was best known for her poetry, including the 'Riddle on the Letter H', which was originally mistakenly ascribed to Lord Byron.
[Ref: 53995] £850.00
1791. [After Catherine Maria Fanshawe] R. Pollard, Sculpt. direct. & Perfecit. Aqua.t by J. Wells.
London: Publish'd April 6th 1791, by M. Ryland, No.107, New Bond Street.
Aquatint. 465 x 770mm (18¼ x 30¼"). Repaired tear, not entering image, central crease, wear to edges.
A group of men discuss politics around a salon fireplace, while the women gossip, yawn or sleep. Catherine Maria Fanshawe (1765-1834) was best known for her poetry, including the 'Riddle on the Letter H', which was originally mistakenly ascribed to Lord Byron.
[Ref: 53995] £850.00
The Celebrated Polka Dances.
Endicott's Lith.y N.Y.
New York, Published by Firth & Hall 4 Franklin Sq and Firth, Hall & Pond 239, Broadway. Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1844, by S.C. Jollee in the Clerks Office of the District Court of the Southern District of N. York.
Lithograph and 3pp. sheet music, each sheet 330 x 260mm (13 x 10¼").
Music for 'The Celebrated Redowa Polka' composed by Camille Schubert, with note explaining that of the various versions danced, that of Fanny Cerrito and Arthur St Leon was generally considered the best. The image of two dancers on the front cover probably depicts Cerrito and St Leon performing the dance.
[Ref: 43322] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
Endicott's Lith.y N.Y.
New York, Published by Firth & Hall 4 Franklin Sq and Firth, Hall & Pond 239, Broadway. Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1844, by S.C. Jollee in the Clerks Office of the District Court of the Southern District of N. York.
Lithograph and 3pp. sheet music, each sheet 330 x 260mm (13 x 10¼").
Music for 'The Celebrated Redowa Polka' composed by Camille Schubert, with note explaining that of the various versions danced, that of Fanny Cerrito and Arthur St Leon was generally considered the best. The image of two dancers on the front cover probably depicts Cerrito and St Leon performing the dance.
[Ref: 43322] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
The Real Polka. As Dance by Signor Jacko-na-ni and Mad.lle Puss-i-a-ni.
London William Follit City Repository of Arts 63 Fleet Street. Printed by W. Köhler. [n.d., c.1830.]
Hand-coloured lithograph. Sheet: 300 x 235mm (11¾ x 9¼''). Trimmed, shows remains of album sheet.
A scene showing a cat and monkey in Russian costume.
[Ref: 51086] £280.00 (£336.00 incl.VAT)
London William Follit City Repository of Arts 63 Fleet Street. Printed by W. Köhler. [n.d., c.1830.]
Hand-coloured lithograph. Sheet: 300 x 235mm (11¾ x 9¼''). Trimmed, shows remains of album sheet.
A scene showing a cat and monkey in Russian costume.
[Ref: 51086] £280.00 (£336.00 incl.VAT)
The Polka. Grotesque and Elegant. 5. At top cross to each others' places, and advance separately, performing figures en avant & en tournant, (forward & turning,) then dos à dos and vis à vis alternately up the centre. 6. Valse round the room, doing the back step, turning your partner the contrary way to the usual Valse.
[n.d. c.1840.]
Tinted lithograph with hand colour. Sheet 375 x 275mm (14¾ x 10¾"). Some staining.
The art of Polka seen as a contrast between the grotesque and elegant, trashy and sophisticated, with notes describing the correct moves required. From a set of four?]
See Ref 24140 for Set of 3.
[Ref: 57563] £130.00 (£156.00 incl.VAT)
[n.d. c.1840.]
Tinted lithograph with hand colour. Sheet 375 x 275mm (14¾ x 10¾"). Some staining.
The art of Polka seen as a contrast between the grotesque and elegant, trashy and sophisticated, with notes describing the correct moves required. From a set of four?]
See Ref 24140 for Set of 3.
[Ref: 57563] £130.00 (£156.00 incl.VAT)
The Polka. Grotesque and Elegant. 1. Lead your lady to the circle, place her vis à vis to you, take her left hand in your right and then do the introductory steps, four times, together you then advance balancant, first to the right & then to the left, alternately placing yourselves vis à vis & dos à dos, proceeding thus around the circle once, & with the glissade the second time. 2. With your right arm circling your partner's waist, and in your left hand holding her right, place your lady exactly fronting you, and retreat round the room, your partner pursuing you, as it were, the reverse the figure, she retreating, you pursuing, your lady doing the back step now, as you have just done, and you doing the forward step as she has just done. [&] 3. Advance together down centre of the ball room doing figure one step and then do the gallop step round to the commencing point. 4. With the heel and toe step Valse up and down passing your lady over from your left arm to your right & from your right to your left alternately. [&] 5. At top cross to each others' places, and advance separately, performing figures en avant & en tournant, (forward & turning,) then dos à dos and vis à vis alternately up the centre. 6. Valse round the room, doing the back step, turning your partner the contrary way to the usual Valse.
For Steps See Music.
[n.d. c.1840.]
Three sheets; rare & fine tited lithographs with hand colour. 368 x 260mm (14½ x 10¼").
The art of Polka seen as a contrast between the grotesque and elegant, trashy and sophisticated, with notes describing the correct moves required.
[Ref: 24140] £450.00 view all images for this item
For Steps See Music.
[n.d. c.1840.]
Three sheets; rare & fine tited lithographs with hand colour. 368 x 260mm (14½ x 10¼").
The art of Polka seen as a contrast between the grotesque and elegant, trashy and sophisticated, with notes describing the correct moves required.
[Ref: 24140] £450.00 view all images for this item
Polkerris, Cornwall.
Drawn & Engraved by Will.m Daniell.
Published by W. Daniell, Russell Place, Fitzroy Square, London May 20. 1825.
Aquatint with fine original hand colour. 230 x 300mm (9 x 12"). Large margins.
A view of the fishing village of Polkerris. From William Daniell's 'A Voyage Round Great Britain', a series of 308 aquatints published in eight volumes between 1814-1825, described by R.V. Tooley as 'the most important colour plate book on British Topography'.
Abbey: Scenery, 16; Tooley: Books with Coloured Plates 177.
[Ref: 47136] £230.00 (£276.00 incl.VAT)
Drawn & Engraved by Will.m Daniell.
Published by W. Daniell, Russell Place, Fitzroy Square, London May 20. 1825.
Aquatint with fine original hand colour. 230 x 300mm (9 x 12"). Large margins.
A view of the fishing village of Polkerris. From William Daniell's 'A Voyage Round Great Britain', a series of 308 aquatints published in eight volumes between 1814-1825, described by R.V. Tooley as 'the most important colour plate book on British Topography'.
Abbey: Scenery, 16; Tooley: Books with Coloured Plates 177.
[Ref: 47136] £230.00 (£276.00 incl.VAT)
The Last of the Coaches.
[after James Pollard, c.1845]
Lithograph with fine hand-colouring. Sheet 215 x 275mm (8½ x 10¾"). Trimmed to image as normal.
Lithograph after James Pollard's 1845 painting 'The Louth-London Royal Mail Travelling by Train from Peterborough East, Northamptonshire' (New Haven, Yale Center for British Art).
[Ref: 56997] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
[after James Pollard, c.1845]
Lithograph with fine hand-colouring. Sheet 215 x 275mm (8½ x 10¾"). Trimmed to image as normal.
Lithograph after James Pollard's 1845 painting 'The Louth-London Royal Mail Travelling by Train from Peterborough East, Northamptonshire' (New Haven, Yale Center for British Art).
[Ref: 56997] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
Pollock's Scenes in Whittington and his Cat. No.12 Trick Scene
London, Published by B. Pollock, 73 Hoxton Street, Hoxton [n.d., c.1870]
Wood engraving with hand-colouring, scarce; sheet 175 x 220mm (7 x 8¾").
Toy theatre scene from the story of Dick Whittington, published by Benjamin Pollock. This unusually interesting backdrop of a London street shows the shop of an 'Oil and Colourman' and and emigration office advertising 'The Gold Fields of Australia'. The stock of slides and plates which remained after Pollock's death in 1937 formed the basis of a museum in London.
[Ref: 32286] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
London, Published by B. Pollock, 73 Hoxton Street, Hoxton [n.d., c.1870]
Wood engraving with hand-colouring, scarce; sheet 175 x 220mm (7 x 8¾").
Toy theatre scene from the story of Dick Whittington, published by Benjamin Pollock. This unusually interesting backdrop of a London street shows the shop of an 'Oil and Colourman' and and emigration office advertising 'The Gold Fields of Australia'. The stock of slides and plates which remained after Pollock's death in 1937 formed the basis of a museum in London.
[Ref: 32286] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
![Fred. Pollock [facsimile signature].](jpegs/16663.jpg)
Fred. Pollock [facsimile signature].
[London: Thomas & William Boone, 480 Strand. 1823.]
Coloured engraving. Printed area 100 x 80mm, 4 x 3¼".
A portrait of Sir Jonathan Frederick Pollock (1783-1870), 1st Bt., MP. He was Attorney General in Sir Robert Peel’s first and second administrations, then Lord Chief Baron of the Exchequer from 1844, a post he held for almost a quarter of a century. Published in "Portraits of the Worthies of Westminster-Hall, with their Autographs; being Fac-Similies of Original Sketches, Found in the Note-Book of a Briefless Barrister". Only Part I of this work was published: an attempt to fund Part II by subscription failed.
[Ref: 16663] £65.00 (£78.00 incl.VAT)
[London: Thomas & William Boone, 480 Strand. 1823.]
Coloured engraving. Printed area 100 x 80mm, 4 x 3¼".
A portrait of Sir Jonathan Frederick Pollock (1783-1870), 1st Bt., MP. He was Attorney General in Sir Robert Peel’s first and second administrations, then Lord Chief Baron of the Exchequer from 1844, a post he held for almost a quarter of a century. Published in "Portraits of the Worthies of Westminster-Hall, with their Autographs; being Fac-Similies of Original Sketches, Found in the Note-Book of a Briefless Barrister". Only Part I of this work was published: an attempt to fund Part II by subscription failed.
[Ref: 16663] £65.00 (£78.00 incl.VAT)