Smith mr william henry (3 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 William Henry Smith, MP, with the caption ''Newspapers''. With a one-page biographical sheet. William Henry Smith PC (24 June 1825 - 6 October 1891) was an English bookseller and newsagent of the family firm W H Smith, who expanded the firm and introduced the practice of selling books and newspapers at railway stations. He was elected a Member of Parliament in 1868 and rose to the position of First Lord of the Admiralty less than ten years thereafter.…

Drawn by ? Original chromolithograph. Page size approx. 35.5 x 23cm. Image size approx. 30.5 x 18.5cm. With original leaf of biographical text.

Drawn by ? Original chromolithograph. Page size approx. 35.5 x 23cm. Image size approx. 30.5 x 18.5cm. With original leaf of biographical text.