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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 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)
Over Population.
George Cruikshank.
[n.d., c.1851.]
Etching. Sheet 155 x 95mm (6 x 3¾"). Trimmed and backed onto album paper.
A satirical scene depicting overpopulated streets in London. Masses of people can be seen crowded, sitting on rooftops and on streets which float along the river on top of boats with street names such as 'Boat Street'. On top of the bridge named 'New Bridge Street, are streets and buildings. Above the bridge are 'Balloon Buildings' and below are 'Suspended Villas', demonstrating the mass overpopulation.
[Ref: 66860] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
George Cruikshank.
[n.d., c.1851.]
Etching. Sheet 155 x 95mm (6 x 3¾"). Trimmed and backed onto album paper.
A satirical scene depicting overpopulated streets in London. Masses of people can be seen crowded, sitting on rooftops and on streets which float along the river on top of boats with street names such as 'Boat Street'. On top of the bridge named 'New Bridge Street, are streets and buildings. Above the bridge are 'Balloon Buildings' and below are 'Suspended Villas', demonstrating the mass overpopulation.
[Ref: 66860] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
The British Rolla I have only to say my Lords, that I am perfectly Satisfied with whatever destination my Sovereign has been graciously pleased to allot me, and that were His Majesty to call upon to serve in the Ranks as a private, I would in that subordinate station unsheath my Sword with the same chearfull alacrity and ardent Zeal as if I were call'd to the Command of the most Numerous and Gallant Army. Vide, a noble Earl's speech in the House of Lords June 20th 1803.
[Charles Williams]
Pub.d June 27.th 1803 by S W Fores N.o 50 Piccadilly. Folios of Caracatures lent out for the Evening.'
Hand coloured etching, sheet 350 x 250mm (13¾ x 9¾"). On paper watermarked, 'J Ruse.' Trimmed within plate. Two printers creases. Some light staining.
Satire on Moira's speech. Lord Moira (Rawdon) (1754-1816) , dressed as Rolla from Sheridan’s Pizarro (1799), stands in profile with his right arm outstretched and left hand resting on a short sheathed sword. His costume, a short fringed tunic with bare muscular limbs, clashes with his whiskers and small pigtail. Two bench corners suggest the setting is the House of Lords. Joseph Ruse was a 19th century paper maker at the Upper Tovil Mill in Kent, England.
BM Satires 10020.
[Ref: 66828] £280.00 (£336.00 incl.VAT)
[Charles Williams]
Pub.d June 27.th 1803 by S W Fores N.o 50 Piccadilly. Folios of Caracatures lent out for the Evening.'
Hand coloured etching, sheet 350 x 250mm (13¾ x 9¾"). On paper watermarked, 'J Ruse.' Trimmed within plate. Two printers creases. Some light staining.
Satire on Moira's speech. Lord Moira (Rawdon) (1754-1816) , dressed as Rolla from Sheridan’s Pizarro (1799), stands in profile with his right arm outstretched and left hand resting on a short sheathed sword. His costume, a short fringed tunic with bare muscular limbs, clashes with his whiskers and small pigtail. Two bench corners suggest the setting is the House of Lords. Joseph Ruse was a 19th century paper maker at the Upper Tovil Mill in Kent, England.
BM Satires 10020.
[Ref: 66828] £280.00 (£336.00 incl.VAT)
![Diaboli Partus Superba. La Superbe germeau du Diable. Hoovaerdÿe des Duyvels broersel. [Pride of the Devils Offspring]](jpegs/66768.jpg)
Diaboli Partus Superba. La Superbe germeau du Diable. Hoovaerdÿe des Duyvels broersel. [Pride of the Devils Offspring]
M. de Vos invent.
Joan Galle excud [n.d., c.1610].
Engraving. 205 x 290mm (8 x 7½"), large margins Right corners of margin missing
A satire of the pride of woman, based around the fashion of ruffs. A woman sits on a chair, her wide, ruffed collar being starched by a devilish figure with a beehive on its head, watched by an elegantly dressed gentleman. Two other monstrosities sit starching collars that they hang on sticks on the wall. In the doorway stands Death in the form of a skeleton with a scythe. Explanatory texts are placed within the image and captioned with two four-line captions in French and Dutch.
Provenance Cornwell House
[Ref: 66768] £480.00
M. de Vos invent.
Joan Galle excud [n.d., c.1610].
Engraving. 205 x 290mm (8 x 7½"), large margins Right corners of margin missing
A satire of the pride of woman, based around the fashion of ruffs. A woman sits on a chair, her wide, ruffed collar being starched by a devilish figure with a beehive on its head, watched by an elegantly dressed gentleman. Two other monstrosities sit starching collars that they hang on sticks on the wall. In the doorway stands Death in the form of a skeleton with a scythe. Explanatory texts are placed within the image and captioned with two four-line captions in French and Dutch.
Provenance Cornwell House
[Ref: 66768] £480.00
Sack, Cloth and Ashes. A Sketch from Life, taken while the Friar was Stealing a Nap. 192
Finucane delin.t.
Published 7th. August 1797, by Laurie & Whittle, 53 Fleet Street. London.
Hand-coloured engraving, 250 x 200mm (9¾ x 8"), with large margins.
A satirical portrait of a large friar, fast asleep, holding a mug in one hand and a pipe in the other, quite content, far from the debased figure of a man the title 'Sack, Cloth and Ashes' would suggest.
Not in BM.
[Ref: 66872] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
Finucane delin.t.
Published 7th. August 1797, by Laurie & Whittle, 53 Fleet Street. London.
Hand-coloured engraving, 250 x 200mm (9¾ x 8"), with large margins.
A satirical portrait of a large friar, fast asleep, holding a mug in one hand and a pipe in the other, quite content, far from the debased figure of a man the title 'Sack, Cloth and Ashes' would suggest.
Not in BM.
[Ref: 66872] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
![[John Scott, Earl of Eldon] Retirement. Minerva's favourite Bird!!!](jpegs/66923.jpg)
[John Scott, Earl of Eldon] Retirement. Minerva's favourite Bird!!!
[Paul Pry] Esq.
Pub April 1829 by T McLean 26 Haymarket.
Finely hand-coloured etching, sheet 340 x 240mm (13½ x 9½"). Trimmed to plate. Slight damage.
A wonderful caricature of Eldon as a hawk-like owl in a hollow of a tree. Eldon led the opposition to Catholic Relief and this image encapsulates his futile, last-ditch resistance shortly before the Relief Bill was passed.
BM Satires: 15739.
[Ref: 66923] £230.00 (£276.00 incl.VAT)
[Paul Pry] Esq.
Pub April 1829 by T McLean 26 Haymarket.
Finely hand-coloured etching, sheet 340 x 240mm (13½ x 9½"). Trimmed to plate. Slight damage.
A wonderful caricature of Eldon as a hawk-like owl in a hollow of a tree. Eldon led the opposition to Catholic Relief and this image encapsulates his futile, last-ditch resistance shortly before the Relief Bill was passed.
BM Satires: 15739.
[Ref: 66923] £230.00 (£276.00 incl.VAT)
Alarming Sacrifice.
George Cruikshank.
[n.d., c.1851]
Etching. Sheet 160 x 100mm (6¼ x 4"). Trimmed and backed onto album paper.
A satirical scene depicting a street filled with women, out of the window bonnets are being thrown and a flag reads 'Another Alarming Failure.' In the centre background a sign reads 'Ten Million Yards of Gros de Naples 500 pr.cent under Prime Costs.'
[Ref: 66874] £130.00 (£156.00 incl.VAT)
George Cruikshank.
[n.d., c.1851]
Etching. Sheet 160 x 100mm (6¼ x 4"). Trimmed and backed onto album paper.
A satirical scene depicting a street filled with women, out of the window bonnets are being thrown and a flag reads 'Another Alarming Failure.' In the centre background a sign reads 'Ten Million Yards of Gros de Naples 500 pr.cent under Prime Costs.'
[Ref: 66874] £130.00 (£156.00 incl.VAT)
Styles of Driving Plate 1. Come Out of the Vay _ or I'll cut Vheel off!!!
William Heath - ed of the Looking Glass.
Pub Dec 20 1829 by T McLean 26 Haymarket Publisher of the Looking Glass and other Etchings by W. Heath.
Finely coloured etching, sheet 245 x 355mm (9½ x 14"). Trimmed within plate.
A farmer in a cart pulled by a donkey shouts at a haulier with a large wagon.
Not in BM.
[Ref: 66924] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
William Heath - ed of the Looking Glass.
Pub Dec 20 1829 by T McLean 26 Haymarket Publisher of the Looking Glass and other Etchings by W. Heath.
Finely coloured etching, sheet 245 x 355mm (9½ x 14"). Trimmed within plate.
A farmer in a cart pulled by a donkey shouts at a haulier with a large wagon.
Not in BM.
[Ref: 66924] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
Tegg's Caricatures N.o32 Military tactics for Continental service, a hint to corpulent officers.
[William Heath]
[Pub'd Sept 1810 by Thos Tegg 111 Cheapside]
Hand-coloured etching, 250 x 350mm (9¾ x 13¾"), with margins. Paper slightly toned. Tears to edges of margins.
A satirical depiction of the British army in Spain shows overweight soldiers, exhausted after retreating from the French. Wellington (1769-1852) remarks to a particularly portly officer, “All Pod,” surprised at his survival. The officer, echoing Falstaff from Henry IV, replies that discretion is the better part of valour, and he preserved his life by taking “an Hour’s Law”, a head start like that granted to game in a hunt.
BM Satires Undescribed, however see Museum number 1872,1012.5074.
[Ref: 66894] £380.00
[William Heath]
[Pub'd Sept 1810 by Thos Tegg 111 Cheapside]
Hand-coloured etching, 250 x 350mm (9¾ x 13¾"), with margins. Paper slightly toned. Tears to edges of margins.
A satirical depiction of the British army in Spain shows overweight soldiers, exhausted after retreating from the French. Wellington (1769-1852) remarks to a particularly portly officer, “All Pod,” surprised at his survival. The officer, echoing Falstaff from Henry IV, replies that discretion is the better part of valour, and he preserved his life by taking “an Hour’s Law”, a head start like that granted to game in a hunt.
BM Satires Undescribed, however see Museum number 1872,1012.5074.
[Ref: 66894] £380.00
Cheap Excursion Trains.
George Cruikshank.
The Comic Almanac 1850. D.Bogue Fleet St.
Etching. Sheet 150 x 90mm (6 x 3½"). Trimmed and pasted onto album paper. Some time staining. Missing top right corner.
A satirical scene depicting various advertisements including Eqyptian excursions, hotels, ice-cream, 'Nile Penny Boats every 5 minutes'. A train is seen in the background as crowds of people swarm around the stalls.
[Ref: 66808] £70.00 (£84.00 incl.VAT)
George Cruikshank.
The Comic Almanac 1850. D.Bogue Fleet St.
Etching. Sheet 150 x 90mm (6 x 3½"). Trimmed and pasted onto album paper. Some time staining. Missing top right corner.
A satirical scene depicting various advertisements including Eqyptian excursions, hotels, ice-cream, 'Nile Penny Boats every 5 minutes'. A train is seen in the background as crowds of people swarm around the stalls.
[Ref: 66808] £70.00 (£84.00 incl.VAT)
Townsend the Umpire of Love, or the Poled Scott hunted off after a Long Struggle.
[William Heath]
Pub Jan 7 1812 by S W Fores 50 Picadilli.
Hand-coloured etching, sheet 230 x 340mm (9 x 13¼"), on 18th century watermarked paper. Trimmed within plate. Some staining.
Satire on the suitors of Catherine Tylney-Long (fl.1825). Townsend (1760-1832), the Bow Street officer, pursues a fleeing man marked “Scot,” while Wellesley-Pole hides behind him, reaching toward his retreating rival. From a balcony, a young woman warns Wellesley-Pole not to risk himself; he replies that he’ll let “the arm of justice” handle it. Townsend vows to punish the man for opposing the Irish Secretary. A signpost points to Norwich and Chippenham.
BM Satires 11947.
[Ref: 66851] £220.00 (£264.00 incl.VAT)
[William Heath]
Pub Jan 7 1812 by S W Fores 50 Picadilli.
Hand-coloured etching, sheet 230 x 340mm (9 x 13¼"), on 18th century watermarked paper. Trimmed within plate. Some staining.
Satire on the suitors of Catherine Tylney-Long (fl.1825). Townsend (1760-1832), the Bow Street officer, pursues a fleeing man marked “Scot,” while Wellesley-Pole hides behind him, reaching toward his retreating rival. From a balcony, a young woman warns Wellesley-Pole not to risk himself; he replies that he’ll let “the arm of justice” handle it. Townsend vows to punish the man for opposing the Irish Secretary. A signpost points to Norwich and Chippenham.
BM Satires 11947.
[Ref: 66851] £220.00 (£264.00 incl.VAT)
![[Earl of Uxbridge.]](jpegs/66890.jpg)
[Earl of Uxbridge.] A View Near Uxbridge.
Sketched by an Amateur. Etched by G.Cruik.k.
Pub.d. by G.Humphrey St James St. & 74 Bond Street Octr. 12th 1823.
Fine coloured etching. Sheet 260 x 205mm (10¼ x 8"). Slight crease. Trimmed and backed onto album paper.
Satirical portrait of Henry William Paget, 3rd Earl of Uxbridge (1768-1854), British Army officer and politician, riding a horse.
[Ref: 66890] £190.00 (£228.00 incl.VAT)
Sketched by an Amateur. Etched by G.Cruik.k.
Pub.d. by G.Humphrey St James St. & 74 Bond Street Octr. 12th 1823.
Fine coloured etching. Sheet 260 x 205mm (10¼ x 8"). Slight crease. Trimmed and backed onto album paper.
Satirical portrait of Henry William Paget, 3rd Earl of Uxbridge (1768-1854), British Army officer and politician, riding a horse.
[Ref: 66890] £190.00 (£228.00 incl.VAT)
The Royal Alphabet. N.o1
hb [John Doyle]
Published by Thos. Mc. Lean, 26 Haymarket July 3d. 1843. Printed at 70 S.t Martins Lane.
Lithograph, sheet 305 x 445mm (12 x 17½"), large margins.
Prince Albert (1819-61) sits at left with a small child on his lap, holding a long alphabet picture book shared with a young girl seated on the floor at center right beside Queen Victoria (1819-1901). The Queen rests her left hand on a cradle holding a sleeping baby. In the left and right margins, the alphabet is shown with a word for each letter and a humorous explanation.
Welcome 372 32 i.
[Ref: 66782] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
hb [John Doyle]
Published by Thos. Mc. Lean, 26 Haymarket July 3d. 1843. Printed at 70 S.t Martins Lane.
Lithograph, sheet 305 x 445mm (12 x 17½"), large margins.
Prince Albert (1819-61) sits at left with a small child on his lap, holding a long alphabet picture book shared with a young girl seated on the floor at center right beside Queen Victoria (1819-1901). The Queen rests her left hand on a cradle holding a sleeping baby. In the left and right margins, the alphabet is shown with a word for each letter and a humorous explanation.
Welcome 372 32 i.
[Ref: 66782] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
A First Lesson On The Welsh Harp. N.o 4
h.b. Printed at the General Lith.c Estab.t 70 S.t Martin's Lane.
Published by T. M.cLean, 26, Haymarket, August 24.th 1843.
Rare lithograph, sheet 300 x 440mm (11¾ x 17¼"), large margins Repaired tears at bottom.
Queen Victoria (1819-1901), Prince Albert (1819-61), Victoria Princess Royal (1840-1901), and Princess Alice (1843–78) watch the infant Prince of Wales (1841–1910) play a harp, seated in a high chair on a table held by an attendant, with the family’s parrot Lorie and dogs Eos and Islay looking on.
[Ref: 66790] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
h.b. Printed at the General Lith.c Estab.t 70 S.t Martin's Lane.
Published by T. M.cLean, 26, Haymarket, August 24.th 1843.
Rare lithograph, sheet 300 x 440mm (11¾ x 17¼"), large margins Repaired tears at bottom.
Queen Victoria (1819-1901), Prince Albert (1819-61), Victoria Princess Royal (1840-1901), and Princess Alice (1843–78) watch the infant Prince of Wales (1841–1910) play a harp, seated in a high chair on a table held by an attendant, with the family’s parrot Lorie and dogs Eos and Islay looking on.
[Ref: 66790] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
The May Garland or Triumph without Victory. See the Godlike Youth advance, Sports prepare and lead the dance, Fetes prepare and laurels bring, Songs of triumph to him sing.
W.G.
Published by S Fores N.o 3 Piccadilly May 26 1784
Rare etching, sheet 225 x 320mm (8¾ x 12¾"). Trimmed within plate. Some surface dirt.
A satirical depiction of Fox’s (1749-1806) chairing after the Westminster election on 17 May shows a chaotic, carnival-like procession in Covent Garden. A woman (likely the Duchess of Devonshire (1757-1806), rides a donkey waving a fox tail, cheered by crowds. Behind her are odd figures, including one carrying a coffin marked "Memento Memori 1784" and butchers with cleavers and a banner reading "Constitutional Supporters." Fox himself is shown as a bizarre, non-human figure seated in a branch-covered chair with a flag praising "Female Patriotism." The scene is wildly exaggerated, with dense crowds, music, embracing couples, and a flag condemning election scrutiny mocking the whole event as absurd and disorderly.
BM Satires 6600.
[Ref: 66754] £380.00
W.G.
Published by S Fores N.o 3 Piccadilly May 26 1784
Rare etching, sheet 225 x 320mm (8¾ x 12¾"). Trimmed within plate. Some surface dirt.
A satirical depiction of Fox’s (1749-1806) chairing after the Westminster election on 17 May shows a chaotic, carnival-like procession in Covent Garden. A woman (likely the Duchess of Devonshire (1757-1806), rides a donkey waving a fox tail, cheered by crowds. Behind her are odd figures, including one carrying a coffin marked "Memento Memori 1784" and butchers with cleavers and a banner reading "Constitutional Supporters." Fox himself is shown as a bizarre, non-human figure seated in a branch-covered chair with a flag praising "Female Patriotism." The scene is wildly exaggerated, with dense crowds, music, embracing couples, and a flag condemning election scrutiny mocking the whole event as absurd and disorderly.
BM Satires 6600.
[Ref: 66754] £380.00
![[William IV] The new Master of the Crown Inn discharging Betty the head Chambermaid.](jpegs/66870.jpg)
[William IV] The new Master of the Crown Inn discharging Betty the head Chambermaid.
H. Heath fect.
Published 1830, by S.W. Fores, Picadilly.
Hand-coloured etching, sheet 220 x 320mm (8¾ x 12½"). On paper watermarked, 'J Whatman Turkey Mill.' Trimmed within plate.
Satire on Lady Conyngham's (1769-1861) departure from Windsor following the death of George IV, and William IV's (1765-1837) accession to the throne. William ushers Conyngham away- she (and her husband (1766-1832)) carry a huge amount of money and valuables (she was believed to have plundered Windsor following George's death).
BM Satires: 16178.
[Ref: 66870] £180.00 (£216.00 incl.VAT)
H. Heath fect.
Published 1830, by S.W. Fores, Picadilly.
Hand-coloured etching, sheet 220 x 320mm (8¾ x 12½"). On paper watermarked, 'J Whatman Turkey Mill.' Trimmed within plate.
Satire on Lady Conyngham's (1769-1861) departure from Windsor following the death of George IV, and William IV's (1765-1837) accession to the throne. William ushers Conyngham away- she (and her husband (1766-1832)) carry a huge amount of money and valuables (she was believed to have plundered Windsor following George's death).
BM Satires: 16178.
[Ref: 66870] £180.00 (£216.00 incl.VAT)
A Political Fair. 279.
Woodward del.t.
London Pub.d. Octo.r, 1st 1807 by Tho.s Tegg 111 Cheapside.
Finely hand coloured etching, 245 x 350mm (9¾ x 13¾"). Slight staining. Right margin corner torn. Light creasing.
A crowded fair-ground scene, with spectators and attractions in the foreground, backed by adjacent and competing platforms, all with performers, placards, and flags. In the centre is the largest booth inscribed, 'The Best - Booth in the Fair Iohn Bull and Company - The Englishman's Fire Side, and The Wooden Warn of Old England, Principal Characters by Joh Bull, Paddy Bull, Ben Block &c.' Britannia stands on the stage, holding her spear and pointing to a group seated round a punch-bowl; John Bull, smoking a long pipe, Erin with her harp, a Welshman, and a Scot in Highland dress. Under the platform is an eating-place inscribed, 'Roast Beef gratis this Booth.' To the left are Russian, Danish, Swedish and Westphalia booths, each with a representatuive figure in front. To the right are Austrian, Spanish, Dutch, American and a tatty looking Prussian booth. To the left of the British booth, is a stall flying a large tricolour flag. It is, 'Boneys Imperial Gingerbread. Gingerbread Kings and Oueens Wholesale and Retail Now is your time to purchase.' In front stands the salesman, Napoleon, wearing his feathered bicorne, addressing figures from the crowd. American Interest.
BM Satires 10763. See also BM 10966.
[Ref: 66876] £460.00
Woodward del.t.
London Pub.d. Octo.r, 1st 1807 by Tho.s Tegg 111 Cheapside.
Finely hand coloured etching, 245 x 350mm (9¾ x 13¾"). Slight staining. Right margin corner torn. Light creasing.
A crowded fair-ground scene, with spectators and attractions in the foreground, backed by adjacent and competing platforms, all with performers, placards, and flags. In the centre is the largest booth inscribed, 'The Best - Booth in the Fair Iohn Bull and Company - The Englishman's Fire Side, and The Wooden Warn of Old England, Principal Characters by Joh Bull, Paddy Bull, Ben Block &c.' Britannia stands on the stage, holding her spear and pointing to a group seated round a punch-bowl; John Bull, smoking a long pipe, Erin with her harp, a Welshman, and a Scot in Highland dress. Under the platform is an eating-place inscribed, 'Roast Beef gratis this Booth.' To the left are Russian, Danish, Swedish and Westphalia booths, each with a representatuive figure in front. To the right are Austrian, Spanish, Dutch, American and a tatty looking Prussian booth. To the left of the British booth, is a stall flying a large tricolour flag. It is, 'Boneys Imperial Gingerbread. Gingerbread Kings and Oueens Wholesale and Retail Now is your time to purchase.' In front stands the salesman, Napoleon, wearing his feathered bicorne, addressing figures from the crowd. American Interest.
BM Satires 10763. See also BM 10966.
[Ref: 66876] £460.00
Fellows, of the Zoological Society.
Geo.Cruikshank.
[n.d., c.1850.]
Etching. Sheet 155 x 100mm (6 x 4"). Trimmed and backed onto album paper.
A satirical scene depicting various animals, dress in suits and wearing hats. The animals resemble humans, and are stood talking as though a part of the society.
[Ref: 66856] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
Geo.Cruikshank.
[n.d., c.1850.]
Etching. Sheet 155 x 100mm (6 x 4"). Trimmed and backed onto album paper.
A satirical scene depicting various animals, dress in suits and wearing hats. The animals resemble humans, and are stood talking as though a part of the society.
[Ref: 66856] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)