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VANITY
FAIR CARTOONS 1893 |
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From 1868 to 1914
Vanity Fair caricatures both lampooned and praised eminent Victorian and Edwardian Politicians, Sportsmen, Lawyers
and other 'Men of the Day'. They are renowned throughout the world and highly
collectible. They range in price from a few $'s up to several hundred for
the scarcer & more sought after subjects.
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GENUINE HISTORICAL and ANTIQUE
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THE FOLLOWING CARTOONS APPEARED IN
THE YEAR 1893
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| CLERGY | WESTMINSTER The Archbishop of. (Herbert Alfred VAUGHAN). By Spy. Born 1833. His father wished him to follow his footsteps into the Army but he chose the Church. Became the Head of the Roman Catholic Church in England. Facilitated much missionary work. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. | 1893.01.07 |
| LAW | JUDGES #38. COLLINS The Hon. Sir Richard Henn. Wig. Gown. Red sash. 'Smith's Leading Cases'. His father was a QC in Ireland. Educated at Dungannon and Trinity Dublin the Downing Cambridge. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By QUIZ. | 1893.01.14 |
| SPAIN | KING OF SPAIN. 'A born King'. Alfonso XIII at age 7. Seated. Sailor suit. Born in Madrid. Succeeded his father Alfonso XII. There are very few prints of children in the Vanity Fair series. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. (Royalty) | 1893.01.21 |
| INDIA | WENLOCK Lord. Governor of 'Madras'. In frock coat. Wearing medals. Born 1849. Educated Eton. Trinity Cambridge. Yorkshire JP. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By BINT. (Diplomats. Debonair). | 1893.01.28 |
| LAW | BEAUREPAIRE M. Quesnay de. French JUDGE in red robes and ermine. 'As Procureur General'. Born Saumur 1838. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By GUTH. (France. Judges. Writers. Uniforms. Decorative) | 1893.02.04 |
| WRITERS | CARR Mr Joseph William Comyns. 'An Art Critic'. Seated. Smoking cigar. Born 1849. Educated London University. Became a lawyer then a journalist. English Editor for L'Art. Also tried writing for the stage. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. (Theatre. Artists) | 1893.02.11 |
| LAW | JUDGES #39. BARNES The Hon. Sir John Gorell. 'Admiralty Jurisdiction'. In wig and gown. Seated. Using quill pen. Father was a Liverpool ship owner. Born 1848. Educated Peterhouse Cambridge. Began life in business but was called to the Bar at 29. By Spy. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. | 1893.02.18 |
| MOUNTAINEERING | BRYCE The Rt. Hon James. MP for Aberdeen. Depicted in climbing clothes. 'Privy Councillor Professor and Politician' Born 1838. Educated Glasgow University Scotland. Trinity Oxford. Became a lawyer. MP for Tower Hamlets then Aberdeen. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By STUFF. (Politics) | 1893.02.25 |
| BUCKS Buckinghamshire | CARINGTON Col. The. Hon. William Henry Peregrine. MP for Wycombe. 'Bill'. Born 1846. Educated at Eton. Joined the Grenadier Guards. Fought at Tel-el-Kebir. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. Wearing lounge suit. Cravat. Moustache. (Militaria. Politics) | 1893.03.04 |
| WRITERS | DAUDET M. Alphonse. ' He write 'Sapho' '. The famous French writer. Born Nimes 1841. Began writing for the stage but changed to 'more or less romantic things'. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By GUTH. Wearing a monocle and using a stick which he needed to walk with. (France) | 1893.03.11 |
| ROWING | FLETCHER Mr William Alfred Littledale. 'Flea'. In flannels. Blazer. Cap. Born Allerton Liverpool 1869. Educated at Cheam. Eton. Oxford. President of the Oxford University Boat Club. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. | 1893.03.18 |
| LAW | JUDGES #40. LOPES Lord Justice. The Rt. Hon. H. C. 'An Old Fashined Judge'. In wig and gown. Seated. Writing. Born 1837. Educated at Winchester and Balliol. Practised in Devonshire. MP for Frome. By Quiz. Overall size c. 8x14 inches. | 1893.03.25 |
| OXON Oxfordshire | OXFORD The President of St John's College. (James Bellamy). By Spy. Born 1836. Educated at Merchant Taylor's. A Doctor of Divinity - he is depicted in clerical habit. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. (Clergy. Academics. Oxon. Oxfordshire) | 1893.04.01 |
| OXON Oxfordshire | OXFORD The President of Magdalen College. (Thomas H. WARREN) Born Cotham 1854. Educated at Clifton and Balliol. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. Wearing gown and mortar board. Bearded. (Academics) | 1893.04.08 |
| NORFOLK | COZENS-HARDY Mr Herbert Hardy. QC. MP for 'North Norfolk'. By Spy. Born 1839. Educated at Amersham and University College London. A lawyer specialising in Real Property and Patents. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. | 1893.04.13 |
| THEATRE | KENDAL Mr William Hunter. 'Mr W. H. Kendal'. Actor. Played in USA. Born Grimston. Adopted stage name of Kendal. Started at 18 in Glasgow Scotland. Played with many famous contemporaries but mainly with his wife Miss Madge Roberston. Debonair. Smoking cigar. c. 8x14 ins. Coloured. By Spy. | 1893.04.20 |
| SOMT Somersetshire | SOMERSET The Earl of. 'An old fashioned Duke'. By Spy. The 14th Earl. Traced his ancestry back to 1240 AD. Wearing Top Hat. Gloves. Rolled umbrella. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. (Peers) | 1893.04.27 |
| JOCKEYS | CATENA The Count Della. 'Count STRICKLAND'. In racing colours. Whip. Born 1861. Educated Malta University and Cambridge where he was President of the Union. Diplomatic career for Malta Government. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By HAY. (Diplomats). | 1893.05.04 |
| LONDON | GRAHAM Mr Harry Robert. MP for 'West St. Pancras'. By Spy. Born 1850. His father 'made money in Australia'. Educated in England Germany France and Italy. A linguist. Travelled extensively. A Lawyer. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. (Politics) | 1893.05.11 |
| LONDON | HUNT Sir Frederick Seagar. Bart. MP for 'West Marylebone'. By Spy. Born Chippenham 1855. A businessman with various interests including a Whisky distillery. 'a rich man'. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. A very cheerful looking man. (Wines. Politics) | 1893.05.18 |
| DOCTORS | VIRCHOW Professor Rudolf. 'Cellular Pathology'. From Germany. By Spy. Born Pomerania 1821. Studied in Berlin. Became 'the father of modern pathology'. Began his lectures at 6 a. m. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. Frock coat. Beard. Bow tie. Glasses. | 1893.05.25 |
| SOUTH AFRICA | SIVEWRIGHT Sir James. MA. LLD. KCMG. 'Imperialist Afrikander'. By Spy. Born 1848. Educated Aberdeen University. Began as a teacher but changed to the Post Office. In S. African politics he became Member for Griqualand under Cecil Rhodes. Coloured. c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. (Scotland) | 1893.06.01 |
| HORSES | CRISP Mr Fred. ' He Owns 'Chancellor' '. Bought and bred Shire Horses. Born 1851 'of humble stock'. Made money as a draper. He then took to farming specialising in Shire horses and Highland cattle. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. Top Hat. Rolled umbrella. Beard. (Business). | 1893.06.08 |
| NORTHANTS Northamptonshire | MORTON Mr Alpheus Cleophas. MP for 'Peterborough'. By Spy. Born 1840. A self made man. Architect. Surveyor. Builder. 'suburban busybody turned politician' ! Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. Rather eccentrically dressed. (Business. Politics) | 1893.06.15 |
| THEATRE | PENLEY Mr William Sydney: 'Charley's Aunt'. By Spy. Comedian. Began in a Church choir. Turned to the stage. 1st success was in Gilbert and Sullivan's Trial by Jury. Wearing bowler hat. Wing collar. Carrying cane. Lived Woking. Surrey. c. 8x14 ins. Coloured. | 1893.06.22 |
| LAW | THRING Lord. 'He has written on Companies'. By Spy. Wearing top hat. Educated at Shrewsbury. Magdalene Cambridge. A lawyer who drafted much legislation about Company and Banking law. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. Carrying rolled umbrella. Grey Beard. | 1893.06.29 |
| LADIES | TECK Her Serene Highness Princess Victoria May. Signed 'Leslie Ward' which was the real name of 'Spy'. Very few cartoons bore his real name. Issued on the occasion of her marriage to Prince of Wales. Her signature shown in facsimile. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. (Royalty) | 1893.07.06 |
| NORTHUMBS Northumberland | HAMOND Mr Charles Frederick. MP for 'Newcastle-upon-Tyne. By Spy. Born 1817. His father ran a ship owning and broking business based in Blackheath which he continued. Became a lawyer at 48. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. Top Hat. Bow tie. Whiskers. Buttonhole. (Politics) | 1893.07.13 |
| LAW | HASTIE Mr Arthur Hepburn. 'he is a smart fellow and an honest lawyer'. Born 1855. His father and grandfather were solicitors. Educated Winchester. Articled to his father's firm but set up in London. Advised Vanity Fair on the laws of libel. Coloured. c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. | 1893.07.20 |
| LONDON | VINE Sir John Richard Somers. CMG. 'The Imperial Institute'. In South Kensington of which he was General Manager. Born 1848. Began as a reporter. Progressed to many public posts. Lived in Dulwich. Coloured. c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. Seated. Smoking Cigar. In glasses. | 1893.07.27 |
| THEATRE | COQUELIN M. Benoit Constant. Famous actor at Comedie Francaise. 'Coquelin Aine'. Born Boulogne 1841. His father was a baker. His acting success enabled him to tour the world. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By GUTH. (France) | 1893.08.03 |
| SHOOTING | PAYNE-GALLWEY Sir Ralph William. Bart. Holding double barrelled gun. 'Letters to young Shooters'. Born into a Yorkshire family 1848. Educated Eton. Joined Rifle Brigade. Wrote about shooting. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. Smoking a pipe. | 1893.08.10 |
| SHOOTING | WINANS Mr Walter. 'The Record Revolver Shot'. Holding revolver. Born St. Petersburg 1849. Winner of many competitions at Wimbledon and Bisley. His father was from USA and he was an American citizen. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By VA. (Rifle shooting) | 1893.08.17 |
| MUSIC | MASCAGNI Signor Pietro. 'Cavalleria Rusticana'. Show conducting with baton in hand. Son of a baker. Born in Leghorn Italy. Studied at Milan Conservatoire. Struck out on his own composing several operas. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By LIB. | 1893.08.24 |
| LAW | RIGBY Sir John. QC. MP for Forfar. 'Mr Solicitor'. Solicitor General in the Gladstone Cabinet. Born Runcorn 1834. Educated Trinity Cambridge. Demanded at 50 guinea fee just to open his brief ! Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Suff. (Politics. Scotland) | 1893.08.31 |
| GLOS Gloucestershire | BEAUFORT The Duke of. KG. PC. Invented the game of 'Badminton'. Born 1824. The 8th Duke. Educated at Eton. Joined the Army. Was MP for East Glos. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. Wearing riding clothes boots and spurs. (Tennis. Peers) | 1893.09.07 |
| LAW | JUDGES #41. SPIDDAL Lord Morris of. 'an Irish lawyer'. Not in gown. Born Galway 1827. Educated Erasmus Smith's College. Trinity Dublin. Elected MP for Galway. Became Attorney General. A Lord of Appeal. Coloured. c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. Wearing glasses. (Ireland. Politics) | 1893.09.14 |
| LAW | NEWTON Mr Arthur John Edward. 'The Marlborough Street Solicitor'. Born 1860. Educated at Cheltenham. Became 'the most widely know criminal solicitor in London'. Hobbies: Swimming. Conjuring. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. Moustache. Wing collar. Frock coat. | 1893.09.21 |
| SCOTLAND Scottish | MAXWELL Sir Herbert Eustace. Bat. MP for 'Wigtownshire'. By Spy. Born Edinburgh 1848. Educated Eton. Christ Church. JP and Deputy Lieutenant for the County. 1st became MP on a majority of 17. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. Elegantly dressed. Buttonhole. Moustache. (Politics) | 1893.09.28 |
| IRELAND Eire | ELLISON-MACARTNEY Mr William Grey. MP. 'Fighting Ulster'. Debonair. Born 1852. Father was MP for Co. Tyrone. Educated Eton. Exeter College Oxford. Became a lawyer but preferred politics. Became MP for South Antrim. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. | 1893.10.05 |
| LONDON | BOLTON Mr Thomas Henry. MP for North St. Pancras. Lawyer. By Spy. Interests including reciting verse which brought him into contact with theatre people. A gentleman-farmer at South Binns Sussex. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. Wearing Top Hat. Bow tie. (Politics) | 1893.10.12 |
| CHESHIRE | YERBURGH Mr Robert Armstrong. MP for 'Chester'. Debonair. By Spy. Born Lincolnshire 1853. Son of a parson. Educated Harrow. University College Oxford. Became a lawyer. 'dressed by the best tailor'. Wearing large buttonhole. Bow tie. Moustache. Coloured. c. 8x14 ins. (Politics) | 1893.10.19 |
| DURHAM | ALLAN Mr William. MP. 'The Gateshead Giant. Large beard. By Spy. Little is known of his background 'save that he throve on porridge'. Served an engineering apprenticeship. Went to sea before being elected for Gateshead. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. (Politics) | 1893.10.26 |
| MONMOUTH Monmouthshire | MORGAN The Hon. Frederic. MP Monmouthshire. 'Fred'. By Spy. Born Brighton 1834. Educated at Winchester. Joined the Rifle Brigade. Decorated in the Crimean War. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. Wearing ' a beautiful moustache' and an extraordinary bow tie. | 1893.11.02 |
| IRELAND Eire | CARSON Mr Edward Henry. MP for 'Dublin University' in 1892. Born 1854. Educated at Portarlington. Dublin University. A lawyer. Solicitor General for Ireland. Shown addressing Parliament. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By LIB. (Politics) | 1893.11.09 |
| GLOS Gloucestershire | LAWSON Mr Harry Lawson Webster. MP for 'Cirencester'. By Spy. Educated Eton. Balliol. Became a lawyer. A member of the family which owned the Daily Telegraph. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. (Politics) | 1893.11.16 |
| BUSINESS | WILLS Sir William Henry. Bart. Of the famous tobacco firm. By Spy. 'Birdseye'. Born Bristol 1830. Educated Mill Hill. University of London. Head of WD and HO Wills. At one time MP for Coventry. Director of many companies. Coloured. c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. Smoking cigar. | 1893.11.23 |
| POLITICS | 'ON THE TERRACE'. DOUBLE SIZE. Contemporary politicians shown on the Terrace of the House of Commons. London. By Spy. Overall c 16x14 inches. | 1893.11.30 |
| LAW | JUDGES #42 CAVE The Hon. Sir Lewis William. RED ROBES. 'That won't do you know'. Born 1832. Father owned small estate in Northampton. Educated Rugby and Oxford. By Spy. Overall size c. 8x14 inches. | 1893.12.07 |
| LAW | JUDGES #43. KENNEDY The Hon. Sir William Rann. 'Our weakest Judge'. In wig and gown. Seated. Wearing glasses. Born 1846. Son of country parson. Educted at Eton. King's College and Pembroke Cambridge. By Spy. Overall size c. 8x14 inches. | 1893.12.14 |
| KENT | DARNLEY The Earl of. Owner of 'Cobham Hall'. By Spy. Born 1827. The 6th Earl. Educated Eton. Christ Church. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. Wearing Top Hat. Bow Tie. Beard and side whiskers. (Peers) | 1893.12.21 |
| DIPLOMATS | DECRAIS M. Pierre Louis Albert. French Ambassador in London. Born 1848. Began as a tutor and lawyer. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By GUTH. In white tie and tails wearing medal. Beard. | 1893.12.28 |
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