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[John Wilkes] The Patriots deceived, or Townsend triumphant. Vol. IV. No. XXXIII.
[London: A. Hamilton, November 1772.]
Engraving. Sheet 110 x 175mm (4¼ x 7"), with separate letterpress description.
John Wilkes, carrying the Cap of Liberty, is prevented entering his carriage by James Townsend, Lord Mayor of London. In the election of 1772 Wilkes had come first in the polls but Sheriff Richard Oliver manipulated the voting process to give Townend the position, leading to riots. From the Town and Country Magazine.
BM 4967.
[Ref: 61757] £80.00
Engraving. Sheet 110 x 175mm (4¼ x 7"), with separate letterpress description.
John Wilkes, carrying the Cap of Liberty, is prevented entering his carriage by James Townsend, Lord Mayor of London. In the election of 1772 Wilkes had come first in the polls but Sheriff Richard Oliver manipulated the voting process to give Townend the position, leading to riots. From the Town and Country Magazine.
BM 4967.
[Ref: 61757] £80.00