Collectibles: Vanity Fair - Spy Cartoons and Caricatures

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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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 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
 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
 ELLISON The Hon. Price. 'British Columbia'. Rancher. Became Minister of Finance and Agriculture. WEARING. Top Hat. Gloves. Cane. Moustache. By Wallace Hester. Overall size c. 8x14 inches. Coloured. 1911.01.25
 FIELDING Hon W S. MP. 'Canadian Finance'. Born Halifax. NS. 1848. Started as a journalist. Editor Halifax Chronicle. Prime Minister Nova Scotia for 12 years. Overall size c. 8x14 inches. Coloured. By WHO. 1909.11.03
 JENKINS Mr Edward MP for Dundee Scotland. Born Montreal 1838. 'Ginx's Baby'. Bald head. Large beard. Wearing frock coat. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. 1878.08.31
 LAURIER The Rt. Hon. Sir Wilfrid. Prime Minister of 'Canada'. Born 1840. Became a Lawyer. Spoke English and French. The first French Canadian to become Prime Minister. Wearing glasses. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. 1897.08.19
 MINTON The Earl of. In riding clothes. Governor-General of Canada. 'Roley'. Educated at Cambridge. Rode in the Grand National 5 times - broke his neck but survived. Joined the Army. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. (Uniforms. Militaria. Racing. Peers) 1905.06.29
 SHAUGHNESSY Sir Thomas. 'The Canadian Pacific'. By Spy. Family originated in Ireland. Born Milwaukee USA 1853. Started work at 16. Joined Canadian Pacific 1882. President in 1900. The full biography is a fascinating tale of the struggle to build the railway. c. 8x14 ins. Coloured. (Railroads) 1908.08.26

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ABYSSINIA AFGHANISTAN AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA BENELUX BRAZIL CANADA CEYLON CHINA COREA DENMARK EAST INDIES
EGYPT FRANCE GERMANY GIBRALTAR GREECE HONG KONG INDIA ISRAEL ITALY JAPAN MALAYSIA MALTA
MOROCCO NEW ZEALAND PERSIA POLAND PORTUGAL RUSSIA SOUTH AFRICA SPAIN THAILAND TURKEY USA WEST INDIES

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