Newspapers [Mr William Henry/WH Smith MP]

Antique chromolithograph (colour) Vanity Fair "Spy" cartoon/caricature print, 1872

Caption below picture: 'Newspapers [Mr William Henry/WH Smith MP]'

SMITH Mr William Henry, MP: Founded WH SMITH. Founder of the chain of newsagent/bookshops still trading today. MP for Westminster. Wearing: Whiskers. Bow Tie. Waistcoat.

DATE PRINTED: 09 March 1872. This date is printed above the image    

IMAGE SIZE: Approx Picture size 19 x 33cm (7.5 x 13 inches); Overall page size approximately 25 x 37cm (10 x 15 inches)

ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Cecioni

PROVENANCE: "Vanity Fair, A Weekly Show of Political, Social and Literary Wares", founded by Thomas Gibson Bowles, published in London

TYPE: Antique chromolithograph (colour) Vanity Fair "Spy" cartoon/caricature print

VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is plain

CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. A copy of the original biographical notes published with the print will be provided. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not obtrusive unless otherwise stated. I offer a no questions asked return policy - see below.

AUTHENTICITY:  This is an authentic historic print, published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. It is not a modern copy. The term 'original' when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication; it does not imply that the item is unique. 'Print' means any image created by applying an inked block to paper or card under pressure by any method including wood engraving, steel engraving, copperplate, wood cut and lithography.

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RETURNS POLICY:   I offer a no questions returns policy. All I ask is that you pay return shipping and mail back to me in original condition, suitably packed & insured, within 14 days of receipt.