Janus

British Political Satire; Falkland Islands Conflict

Publication Date: 1770

About this Item

Anonymous British satirical print measuring approximately 4 3/4" x 6 3/4" satirizing the Falkland Islands conflict (Dec. 11, 1770). Bute councils peace and Lord Chatham calls for war with France and Spain over the seizure of the Falkland Islands. Images include: John Stuart, Earl of Bute, as a boot; William Pitt, Earl Chatham; George III, King of England, as Janus. (Taken from JCB library description). Underneath the image of Lord Chatham is written " My Voice is for War Lord Chatham, cries War, Glorius War as the Public Voice Replies: To Whom a Muckle Wight Replies: Hoot Ye Geefe Ah Haud Yu'r Cackling -Pri Thee Lets Ha Peece, Anon. Normalized date of 1770. NF overall. Minor foxing to lower front edge, with small faint stain to upper right hand quadrant, else a sharp copy of a rare British political cartoon. Seller Inventory # ABE-1685711802941

Bibliographic Details

Title: Janus

Publication Date: 1770

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Near Fine