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VANITY
FAIR CARTOONS 1902 |
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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 1902
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| EGYPT | CROMER The Earl of. 'The maker of modern 'Egypt' '. A career diplomat. Served in the Army then became a financial 'trouble shooter' in many countries - notably in Egypt. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. (Diplomats. Finance. Glasses. Smoking cigarette). | 1902.01.02 |
| UNIFORMS | TROTTER Maj. Gen. Sir Henry. KCVO. In military uniform and top coat. 'Home District'. Born 1845. Educated Harrow. Joined Grenadier Guards at 18. Deputy-Lieutenant for Midlothian. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. (Militaria) | 1902.01.09 |
| IRELAND Eire | DESART The Earl of. 'Public Prosecutions'. From Kilkenny. A lawyer. Born 1848. Served as a midshipman in USA during the Trent affair. Called to the Bar 1872. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. | 1902.01.16 |
| LAW | JUDGES #64. JOYCE The Hon. Sir Matthew Ingle. In wig and gown. 'steady-going'. Born Leicestershire 1839. Went to the Bar at 26. Became a Judge 1901. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. | 1902.01.23 |
| DOGS | PAGET Mr J Otho. 'Otho'. Shown running with a pack of BEAGLES. Born 1860. Spent some early years in the Merchant Navy. Family was from Leicestershire. Wearing hunting clothes. Horn. Whip. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By CB. | 1902.01.30 |
| CANADA | ABERDEEN The Earl of. 'Aberdeenshire'. Governor General of Canada. Born 1857. Educated University College Oxford. His offices included Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. Commander in Chief Prince Edward Island. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. (Peers) | 1902.02.06 |
| LAW | JUDGES #65. EADY The Hon. Mr Justice Swinfen. In wig and gown. 'plausible'. Born 1851. Rose from a solicitor's office to Judge in 1901. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. (Wearing a monocle) | 1902.02.13 |
| WARCS Warwickshire Warks | STONE Sir John Benjamin MP for 'East Birmingham'. Camera in the print. Born 1838. Educated Birmingham Grammar School. Mayor of Sutton Coldfield several times. Elected MP 1895. Much travelled. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. (Photographers. Politics) | 1902.02.20 |
| MUSIC | SANTLEY Mr Charles. 'Student and Singer'. A baritone with wide range. Born Liverpool 1834. First appeared in public in 1857. Sung in many parts of the world. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. (Opera. Seated) | 1902.02.27 |
| LAW | WALTON Mr John Lawson KC. MP for Leeds. Barrister in wig. Gown. 'a Radical lawyer'. Called to the Bar at 25. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. (Glasses. Writing with quill pen) | 1902.03.06 |
| LAW | MacNEILL Mr John Gordon Swift KC. MP 'South Donegal'. Irish barrister. Born 1849. Went to Trinity College Dublin Ireland. Christ Church Oxford. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. (Shown delivering a tirade in the Commons. Politics) | 1902.03.13 |
| DOCTORS | SPICER Dr. Robert: 'rhinology'. (SPY). Wearing Fob watch. Overall size c. 10x15 inches. Born in Devon. Ear nose and throat specialist. | 1902.03.20 |
| DIPLOMATS | LASCELLES Sir Frank Cavendish PC GCB GCMG. 'Berlin'. Ambassador to Germany. Born 1840. A career diplomat who served in many countries. Standing. Smoking cigarette. Wing collar. Hobbies: Bridge. Golf. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. | 1902.03.27 |
| BEDS Bedfordshire | COMPTON Lord Alwyne DL MP for 'North Bedfordshire'. A Stockbroker. Educated Eton. Member for Biggleswade. Soldier who served in Boer War. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. (Militaria. Finance. Stock Exchanges) | 1902.04.03 |
| LAW | CRIPPS Mr Charles Alfred. KC MP for Stretford Lancs. In wig and gown. 'Vicar General'. Educated Winchester. New College. A lawyer who turned to politics represent Stroud Glos before Stretford. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Soy. (Shown addressing a court. Glasses) | 1902.04.10 |
| NEW ZEALAND | SEDDON The Rt. Hon Richard John. 'King Dick'. Prime Minister. Born in Lancs. 1845. Emigrated the Melbourne at 18. Went to NZ at 24. A mechanical engineer. Shown delivering an 'oration' ! Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By UNK. | 1902.04.17 |
| JAPAN | HAYASHI Viscount Tadasu. 'Japan'. Envoy to London. Decorative. Born 1850. Started in the Japanese Navy. Became a diplomat. Wearing medals and sash. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. | 1902.04.24 |
| DOCTORS | SEMON Sir Felix. 'Laryngology'. MD FRCP. Born Poland 1853. Physician to the King. A throat specialist. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy (Large moustache) | 1902.05.01 |
| MILITARIA | DUNDONALD Earl. 'a Cavalry reformer'. In military uniform. Born 1852. Educated Eton. Joined the Army at 17. Served in Sudan and Boer War. Lead the relief of Ladysmith. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. (Wearing Sash. Ribbons. Peers. From Scotland) | 1902.05.08 |
| DEVON Devonshire | DEVONSHIRE Duke of. 'Education and Defence'. Shown seated in Lords. Born. 1849. Educated Trinity Cambridge. Top Hat. Fob watch. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. (Politics. Peers) | 1902.05.15 |
| CRICKET | JEPHSON Digby. 'The Lobster'. In flannels. Fielding the ball. Born in Surrey 1871. Educated Peterhouse. Became Captain of Surrey. 'Likes music and golf'. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. | 1902.05.22 |
| MILITARIA | TECK HSH The Duke of. GCVO. 'the Duke of Teck'. In Military Uniform. Born 1838. Moustache. Served in India. 17th Lancers. Life Guards. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. (Germany. Uniforms) | 1902.05.29 |
| CRICKET | ABEL Robert. 'Bobby'. In flannels and cap. Surrey all rounder. Born 1859. Played for Surrey at 22. An all rounder. 'Father of nine children'. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. | 1902.06.05 |
| ROYALTY | CHARLES Prince of Denmark. 'a Prince of Denmark'. In naval uniform. Sword. 'passes much of his time at King's Lynn'. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. (Militaria. Norfolk. Royalty) | 1902.06.12 |
| ROYALTY | EDWARD VII His Majesty KING. 'His Majesty the King'. In naval uniform. Sword. Born Buckingham Palace 9th November 1841. Ascended the throne 22nd January 1901 after the death of Queen Victoria. Linguist. c. 8x14 inches. Coloured. By Spy. (Uniforms. Militaria. Famous) | 1902.06.19 |
| ITALY | ITALY The King of. 'Italia'. Victor Emanuel III. In military uniform. Sword. Born 1869. Crown Prince of Naples. Became King 1900. 'a hardworking Constitutional monarch'. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By LIB. (Hobbies: Numismatics) | 1902.06.26 |
| CANADA | DOUGLAS Admiral Sir Archibald Lucius. Born Quebec. 1842. Educated Quebec High School. Joined the navy. Served in many places. Became c-in-c 'North American and West Indies' station. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. (Naval. Militaria. Not in uniform) | 1902.07.03 |
| WILTS Wiltshire | BELL Rev. G. Headmaster 'Marlborough College'. In gown. Mortar Board. Born in Streatham London 1832. Went to Lincoln and Worcester Colleges. Oxford. Appointed Head in 1876. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. (Schools. Academics. Clergy). | 1902.07.10 |
| ROYALTY | TECK Prince of: 'Frank'. (SPY). Top Hat. Moustache. Overall size c. 10x15 inches. Royal Dragoons. 9th Lancers etc. Not in uniform. (Militaria. Germany) | 1902.07.17 |
| DEBONAIR | TECK Major HSH Prince Francis Joseph Leopold Frederick of. 'Frank'. Born 1870 in Kensington Palace. Educated Wellington. RMA Sandhurst. Joined Royal Dragoons. A very handsome man. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. (Royalty. Militaria - not in uniform) | 1902.07.17 |
| LAW | JUDGES #66. WALTON The Hon. Sir Joseph. In wig and gown. 'a lawyer on the Bench'. Born 1845. A Roman Catholic. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. (Wearing glasses) | 1902.07.24 |
| SOUTH AFRICA | WET General Christian de. 'De Wet'. Farmer. Boer War general. Soldier. Fought at Majuba Hill in South Africa. A rather imposing figure. Dark beard. Boots. Overall size c. 8x14 inches. Coloured. By EBN. | 1902.07.31 |
| UNIFORMS | GERVAIS Admiral. 'l'Amiral'. In full uniform. Sword. Medal. Sash. Admiral of France. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By GUTH. (Naval. Militaria) | 1902.08.07 |
| SCOTLAND Scottish | BALFOUR Lord of Burleigh. 'Secretary for Scotland'. Born 1859. Educated Eton. Oriel where he knew Cecil Rhodes. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. | 1902.08.14 |
| CLERGY | VILLIERS The Rev. Henry Montagu. MA. Vicar of ' St. Paul's Knightsbridge' . London. Shown preaching wearing vestments. Good at fund raising. By Spy. | 1902.08.21 |
| CRICKET | JACKSON The Hon. Frank Stanley. 'A Flannelled Fighter'. Shown batting. Born 1870. Educated at Harrow. Trinity Cambridge. 1st played for England v Australia in 1893. Captained Yorkshire. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. (Wicket. Bails. Pads) | 1902.08.28 |
| USA | PRESIDENT of the United States. Theodore Roosevelt. 'USA'. Born 1858. Elected to MY Legislature at 24. Colonel of Rough Riders. Th then youngest ever President. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By FLAGG. (Famous) | 1902.09.04 |
| CLERGY | CANTERBURY Archbishop of. Rev. Frederick Temple. 'Just'. Born in the Ionian Islands 1821. Educated Blundells. Balliol. Head master of Rugby School. Wearing vestments. Preaching. (Kent) | 1902.09.11 |
| UNIFORMS | MARKHAM General Sir Edwin. 'RMC'. In full army uniform. Medals. Sword. Born 1833. Joined the Royal Artillery. Served in Crimea. Fought at the Alma and Inkermann. Became Lt. Governor of Jersey. Commandant at Sandhurst. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. (Militaria) | 1902.09.18 |
| USA | REID Mr Whitelaw. 'New York Tribune'. Editor of the newspaper. Born Ohio 1837. Educated Miami University. Princeton. Yale. Fought in Civil War. Became a cotton planter. Vice presidential candidate. Ambassador. Holding his glasses. Coloured. c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. | 1902.09.25 |
| JAPAN | DIOSY Mr Arthur. 'the Japan Society'. White tie/tails. Waxed moustache. Born 1856. Founded the Japan Society in 1891. Spoke fluent Japanese. Wrote several books including 'The New Far East'. A rather debonair figure. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. (Writers) | 1902.10.02 |
| SOMT Somersetshire | POLLACK Rev. Bertram. Master of 'Wellington College'. By Spy. Born 1863. Educated Charterhouse. Trinity Cambridge. Wearing Frock coat. (Somerset. Schools. Academics. Clergy) | 1902.10.09 |
| AUSTRALIA | BARTON Sir Edmund. 'Australia'. Prime Minister. Born Sydney 1849. Went to Sydney University. Became a lawyer. His posts included Attorney-General for New South Wales. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. (Politics) | 1902.10.16 |
| DECORATIVE | DIMSDALE Sir Joseph Cockfield Bart. MP JP. 'The Lord Mayor' of London. Born 1849. Educated Eton. Joined the family Banking business. A freemason. Wearing mayoral robes and chain of office. Glasses. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. (Uniforms. Freemasons) | 1902.10.23 |
| DOCTORS | BROADBENT Sir William. KCVO. MD. FRCP. LLD. FRS. 'orthodoxy'. Seated. Born 1835. Wrote books on 'The Pulse' and 'Heart Disease'. 'A very general specialist'. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. (Wearing glasses. Writing with a pencil) | 1902.10.30 |
| UNIFORMS | FISHER Admiral John. 'Jacky'. In navy uniform. Born 1841. By Spy. His career include that as C-in-C North America and West Indies Station. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. (Militaria. Naval. Ships) | 1902.11.06 |
| MILITARIA | PLUMER General Herbert Charles Onslow. 'self reliant'. In straw boater. Born Devonshire 1857. Educated at Eton. Fought in many campaigns. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. | 1902.11.13 |
| RAILWAYS | WILKINSON Sir Joseph Loftus. General Manager of 'G. W. R. '. A Mason. Born Buckinghamshire 1846 of Yorkshire parents. Joined Great Western Railway at 13. 'Plymouth to Paddington in 4 hours 42 minutes'. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. (Freemasons. Railroads) | 1902.11.20 |
| LAW | DOUBLE: 'HEADS OF THE LAW'. Group of many Judges. Overall c. 21x16 inches. By Spy. (Legal) | 1902.11.27 |
| BERKS Berkshire | DURNFORD Mr Walter. 'Walter D'. A popular master at Eton. By Spy. The son of a Bishop. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. (Academics. Schools. Teachers) | 1902.12.04 |
| BEER | McEWAN Mr William. 'McEwan and Co. '. Head of the Brewery Company. Born 1827. Son of an Alloa ship owner. MP For Edinburgh Central. Patron of the Opera. Long grey beard. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. (Wines. Business. Scotland) | 1902.12.11 |
| DIPLOMATS | STEPHEN Sir Alexander Condie KCMG. KCVO. CB. Career diplomat. 'Russian Persian and Turkish'. Educated at Rugby. Severed in many parts of the world. A linguist. Balding head. Wing collar. Pin-stripe trousers. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. | 1902.12.18 |
| MILITARIA | FORESTIER-WALKER General Sir Frederick Wm. Edward. Not in uniform. Born 1844. Son of a General. Educated Sandhurst. Joined Scots Guards. Went to Mauritius as ADC. Served in Kaffir and Zulu wars. A good looking debonair figure. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. | 1902.12.25 |
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