London Published by J. Thompson 28 Brydges Street, Covent Garden. [1838.]
Stipple, supplement to 'The News' periodical, sheet 220 x 165mm. 8¾ x 6½". Trimmed within plate; corners clipped.
Scarce portrait of Joseph Hume (1777 - 1855), radical politician, at his desk, outline of quill-pen, inkstand and book to left. During the debates on the Reform Bill, Hume suggested extending the franchise to the colonies.
Ex Collection Norman Blackburn.
[Ref: 18527]  £95.00