VANITY FAIR CARTOONS: Caricatures by 'Spy' and others. General Interest Subjects.
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CHEMISTS Early researchers. Chemistry |
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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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| RAMSAY Sir William. 'Chemistry'. Born Glasgow. 1852. Educated Glasgow University. Shown lecturing at a blackboard. Smoking a cigarette. Overall size c. 8x14 inches. Coloured. By Spy. (Academics. Scotland). | 1908.12.02 |
| RAYLEIGH Lord FRS. Discovered 'Argon' in the air. In his laboratory. Born 12th November 1842. Educated Trinity Cambridge. Wrote then standard books on Physics. Lord Lieutenant of Essex. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By FTD. (Academics) | 1899.12.21 |
| REDWOOD Sir Boverton D. Sc. FRSE. 'Petroleum'. By Spy. Born London. 1846. Educated University College. Spent his life investigating Petrol and Oil. HOBBIES: Sailing. Growing orchids (Shown wearing one as a buttonhole). Overall size c. 8x14 inches. Coloured. (Science. Oil). | 1908.03.25 |
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