Naval, Navy, ships, maritime, admirals and similar general interest subjects.
VANITY FAIR CARTOONS: Caricatures by 'Spy' and others.

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caricatures both lampooned and praised eminent Victorian and Edwardian Judges, 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. They appeared for nearly half a century, from 1868 to 1914. They were mostly lithographs, printed by Vincent, Brookes, Day.
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 CLANWILLIAM Admiral Earl. 'An Admiral of the Fleet'. In full Uniform. (Richard James MEADE). Born 1833. Overall c. 10x15 inches. Wearing sword. Served in the Crimea. China. By Spy. (Militaria. Uniforms. Medals) 1903.01.22
 COMMERELL Vice-Admiral Sir John KCB VC. 'A Jingo'. Not in uniform. Born 1829. Went to sea at 13. Won the Victoria Cross in the Crimea. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By 'T'. (Ships). 1881.12.24
 EDMONSTONE Admiral Sir William. Bart. CB MP Stirlingshire Scotland. 'Chorus'. Born 1810. Became an MP after 50 years at sea. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. Not in uniform. (Politics. Ships). 1879.03.08
 ELLENBOROUGH Lord. 'nautical freshness'. In retired uniform. Commander Edward Downes LAW RN Retired. Served in the Crimean War. By WHO. Overall size c. 8x14 inches. Coloured. 1911.08.23
 HENEAGE Admiral Sir Algernon Charles Fieschi. KCB. Not in uniform. 'Pompo'. Born 1846. Went to sea at 12. Served in Burma. Crimean War. 'a dandy' - sent his linen home to be 'got up' '. Coloured. c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. (Wearing very large bow tie. Gloves. Walking stock. Militaria) 1901.01.17
 HOBART Admiral Pasha. 'Hobart Pasha'. By Spy. (Not in uniform). Born 1813. Served in Queen's yacht for 2 years. Career included Crimean War. Smoking cigarette - an umbrella under his arm. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. (Militaria. Ships). 1878.06.01
 JEPHSON Captain Sir Alfred. 'The Imperial Institute'. Not in uniform. Educated Leamington College. Went to sea at 13. Served in the Crimean war and at Canton. After retirement held various posts including Asst. Sec. to Imperial Institute. Coloured. c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. 1897.05.20
 KEPPEL Admiral of the Fleet The Hon. Sir Henry GCB OM DCL: '94'. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By A. Went to sea at 13. One time C-in-C at Devonport. Unsuccessful Liberal candidate for Portsmouth in 1859. Hobbies: Hunting. Bald head. Bow tie. 1903.10.15
 KEPPEL Admiral the Hon. Sir Henry GCB: By Tissot. 'Little Harry'. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. Went to sea at 13. Served in Crimea. China. Commander in Chief at Devonport. Seated. Wearing medals and sash but not in uniform. 1876.04.22
 PAGET Admiral The Rt.Hon.Lord Clarence KCB.Not in uniform. Coloured.Overall size c.8x14 ins. By Ape. 'Sailor politician and sculptor'. Linguist. MP for Sandwich Kent. Privy Councillor. Hobbies: Music. Erect Nelson Statue in Anglesey Wales. Beard. Smoking. Bow tie. (Politics.Artists) 1875.12.25
 PAGET-SEYMOUR Admiral Frederick Beaucamp CG: By Spy. 'The swell of the Ocean'. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. Grandson of the Marquis of Hertford. Commanded Channel Squadron. Wearing: Wing collar. Frock coat. Not in uniform. 1876.09.09
 RAMSAY Commander Lord RN. 'Liverpool'. Joined the Navy at 13. Born 1848. Became equerry to the Duke of Edinburgh. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. Not in uniform. (Ships. ) 1880.02.28
 ROUS Admiral: 'As straight as a reed'. By AT'N. Seated. Not in uniform. Coloured. c. 8x14 ins. 'The foremost man of the Turf'. A racing ombudsman. Wearing loud waistcoat. Cravat. 1870. 05. 07
 YELVERTON Admiral Sir Hastings Reginald GCB: Spy. 'Spanish Ironclads'. Coloured. c. 8x14 ins. Went to sea at 13. Shown seated. Wearing white tie. Not in uniform. 1877.06.23
 YOUNG Sir Allen: Ape. 'Alleno'. In navy uniform. Sword. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. Went to sea at 14. Commanded troopship during Crimean War. Searched for Sir John Franklin. Wearing: Medals. Bow Tie. (Arctic. Explorers) 1877.12.15

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A-C

ACADEMICS
ARCHITECTURE
ARTISTS
ASTRONOMY
ATHLETICS
AUCTIONS
AVIATION
BALLOONS
BANKING
BEER
BILLIARDS
BOXING
BUSINESS
CARS
CHEMISTS
CHESS
CLERGY
COACHING
CRICKET
CYCLING

D-F

DEBONAIR
DECORATIVE
DIPLOMATS
DOCTORS
DOGS
EXPLORERS
FAMOUS
FARMING
FENCING
FINANCE
FIRES
FISHING
FOOD
FOOTBALL
FREEMASONS

G-N

GARDENERS
GOLF
HERALDRY
HORSES
HOSPITALS
HUNTING
INVENTIONS
JOCKEYS
JOURNALISTS
LADIES
LAW
MEN OF THE DAY
MILITARIA
MOUNTAINEERING
MUSIC
NAVAL
NEWSPAPERS

O-R

OCCULT
OPERA
PEERS
POETS
POLICE
POLITICS
POLO
POST OFFICE
PUBLISHERS
RACING
RAILWAYS
RIFLE SHOOTING
ROGUES
ROWING
ROYALTY
RUGGER

S-W

SAILING
SCHOOLS
SCULPTORS
SHIPPING
SHIPS
SHOOTING
SLAVERY
SPORTS
STATESMEN
STOCK EXCHANGES
TEA
TEACHERS
TELEGRAPHS
TENNIS
THEATRE
TRAINS
UNIFORMS
WINES
WINTER SPORTS
WRITERS

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