Colomb capt john charles ready (1 Ergebnisse)

No Binding. Zustand: Very Good. First. A fine original colour lithograph from Vanity Fair, a magazine which was published from 1869-1914, featuring a large caricature portrait each week. These were drawn by various artists, the most famous of whom was Leslie Ward who used the 'nom de crayon' of "Spy". This portrait will come mounted/matted and ready to frame using archivist quality materials, mount size 18 x 12 inches, 47 x 31 cms. It will be presented in a cellophane wrapper with our label guaranteeing authenticity. We pack very well, between sheets of hardboard. This is an excellent opportunity to purchase a portrait of Capt John Colomb, MP, with the caption ''the Rule of the Road at Sea'. Accompanied by a one page biographical sheet. Sir John Charles Ready Colomb, KCMG (1838 - 27 May 1909), younger brother of British Vice-Admiral Philip Howard Colomb, was closely associated in the pioneer work done for British naval strategy and Imperial defence, and his name stands no less high among those who during this period promoted accurate thinking on the subject of sea-power. drawn By Ape (illustrator).…