Published by Vanity Fair, London, May 11, 1905
Seller: K Books Ltd ABA ILAB, York, YORKS, United Kingdom
First Edition
No Binding. Condition: USED_VERYGOOD. Dawn By Spy (illustrator). 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 Major Evans-Gordon, with the caption "The Alien Immigrant". Major Sir William Eden Evans-Gordon (1857- 31 October 1913) was a British Conservative Party politician and Member of Parliament (MP). As a soldier he had served on the North-West Frontier. He was originally commissioned into the 67th Foot, but later transferred to the Madras Staff Corps and was attached to the Indian Government.