Graham Printer Alnwick (10 results)

No Binding. Condition: Near Fine. Alnwick: J. Graham, printer, 23 February 1826. Rare and apparently unrecorded Georgian election song-sheet in support of Henry Thomas Liddell during the Northumberland election campaign of 1826. Single sheet, letterpress on paper, 27.3 × 22.1 cm. The song urges the "Freeholders of Northumbria" to "poll away" for Liddell and not give their votes to Matthew Bell, warning that Bell would "ring your Freedom's knell". It praises Liddell as the man who wears "the red and white cockade" and invokes "religious Freedom", a key issue in the county's election politics. The song was intended to be sung to the popular tune "Highland Laddie", reflecting the performative culture of Georgian electioneering. The verso bears a contemporary manuscript docket: "23 Feby 1826. An Election Song for Liddell." This places the sheet in the early Liddell-Bell by-election campaign, before the larger four-candidate Northumberland general election later in 1826. No copy traced institutionally or commercially. Apparently unrecorded. Single sheet. Old folds, light creasing, mild toning, minor handling marks and contemporary manuscript docketing to verso. Complete, clean and well preserved. Near fine condition overall.

No Binding. Condition: Near Fine. Alnwick: J. Graham, printer, (1826). Rare and apparently unrecorded Georgian election ballad issued during the Northumberland election campaign of 1826. Single sheet, letterpress on paper, 27.6 × 22 cm. A lively satirical account of the Alnwick hustings, written around the contest between Matthew Bell of Woolsington and Henry Thomas Liddell of Eslington. The ballad refers to Belsay, Harbottle, Ravensworth, Woolsington, Howick and Blenkinsopp, capturing the estate-based loyalties, local personalities and factional rivalries of Northumberland county politics. Its closing lines urge Tory freeholders to pledge both "Eslington" and "Woolsington", anticipating the later accommodation by which Bell and Liddell were returned together at the general election. Printed by J. Graham of Alnwick, the sheet belongs to the substantial body of ephemeral election literature generated by the celebrated Northumberland contests of 1826. No copy traced institutionally or commercially. Apparently unrecorded. Single sheet. Old folds, light creasing, mild toning, minor handling marks and slight marginal wear. Complete, clean and well preserved. Near fine condition overall.

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. Alnwick: J. Graham, printer, (1826). Rare and apparently unrecorded Georgian election song-sheet issued in support of Henry Thomas Liddell during the Northumberland election campaign of 1826. Single sheet, letterpress on paper, 26.1 × 22.1 cm. A vigorous partisan song attacking the rival "Blue" interest associated with Matthew Bell and calling for "Independence and LIDDELL FOR EVER!" The text makes effective use of colour symbolism and wordplay, contrasting Liddell's "red and white favor" with the "Blue Bell", and warning against those who "want gilding, and wish to be bought". It is a lively example of pre-Reform election verse, intended for popular circulation and likely oral performance among freeholders and supporters. Printed by J. Graham of Alnwick, the sheet belongs to the extensive ephemeral print culture surrounding the fiercely contested Northumberland elections of 1826. No copy traced institutionally or commercially. Apparently unrecorded. Single sheet. Possibly slightly trimmed. Old folds, light creasing, mild toning, minor handling marks and slight marginal wear. Complete and legible. Very good condition overall.

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. Rare Georgian Northumberland election broadside attacking Thomas Wentworth Beaumont during the fiercely contested county election campaigns of the 1820s. The broadside reproduces part of Beaumont's 1824 declaration issued from Warren's Hotel in which he temporarily withdrew from parliamentary attendance owing to "infamous Allegations" said to have damaged his reputation. The anonymous author then pointedly asks: "When were these allegations repelled? And where?" An unusually direct and personal example of Georgian political propaganda, typographically arranged for maximum public impact. The broadside forms part of the wider political struggles involving Lord Howick, Matthew Bell, H. T. Liddell and Beaumont, contests which became notorious for immense expenditure, aggressive canvassing, coalition disputes and extensive printed election literature. The political bitterness surrounding these campaigns later culminated in the famous duel fought on Bamburgh Sands between Beaumont and John Lambton, later Earl of Durham. No institutional copy traced in the British Library, Library Hub Discover, or WorldCat. Apparently unrecorded institutionally. Single printed broadside, approximately 28 x 22 cm. Folded as issued with light creasing, minor wear and age toning. Very good. Scarce Northumberland political ephemera relating to one of the most celebrated county election contests of the Georgian period.

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. Rare Whig election broadside from the famous Northumberland election of 1826, supporting Henry George Grey, Viscount Howick, eldest son of Earl Grey. Letterpress broadside. Sheet size approximately 30.3 × 22.1 cm. A powerful appeal to Northumberland freeholders, Catholics, Dissenters and Whigs to support Lord Howick, ending with the slogan "HOWICK AND LIBERTY." Signed in print "A Newcastle Whig." Old folds, light creasing, small puncture mark to 'H' of 'Freeholders'. minor toning and handling wear; complete and very good. No exact institutional or commercial copy located. Apparently unrecorded. Rare Northumberland election ephemera relating to Earl Grey, Viscount Howick and the major 1826 county contest.

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. Rare Georgian Northumberland election broadside attacking an alleged coalition between Henry Thomas Liddell and Thomas Wentworth Beaumont during the famous 1826 county election. The broadside claims that "the Juggle is now exposed" and accuses Liddell and Beaumont of entering into a secret electoral arrangement. It contains important references to Shields and Hexham, lead miners, Beaumont's agents, Liddell's "Plumpers", colour symbolism, and alleged attempts to damage Lord Howick's interest. The 1826 Northumberland election involved Lord Howick, Matthew Bell, H. T. Liddell, and T. W. Beaumont, and became one of the most celebrated county contests of the Georgian period, marked by immense expenditure, coalition rumours, religious controversy, aggressive canvassing, and extensive printed propaganda.No institutional copy traced in the British Library, Library Hub Discover, or WorldCat. Apparently unrecorded institutionally. Single printed sheet, approximately 27.8 x 22.3 cm. Folded as issued with light creasing, minor age toning, and handling wear. Very good. A scarce and important example of Northumberland political ephemera, particularly interesting for its detailed references to coalition tactics and voting behaviour during the 1826 election.

No Binding. Condition: Near Fine. Rare Georgian Northumberland election song sheet attacking Matthew Bell during the famous 1826 county election. Set to the tune of "There's na luck about the house", the lyric repeatedly pities "poor Matty Bell" while presenting him as politically weak and unsuitable. The final stanza urges support for "Liddell and the King", identifying the sheet as pro-Liddell election propaganda. Matthew Bell, known as !Honest Matty" Bell of Woolsington, was one of the principal candidates in the 1826 Northumberland election, alongside Lord Howick, Henry Thomas Liddell, and Thomas Wentworth Beaumont. The contest became notorious for enormous expenditure, intense canvassing, religious controversy over Catholic emancipation, and extensive printed propaganda. An especially interesting survival of Georgian election song culture, intended for popular circulation and performance as well as reading. No institutional copy traced in the British Library, Library Hub Discover, or WorldCat. Apparently unrecorded institutionally. Single printed song sheet, approximately 27.7 x 11.2 cm. Folded as issued with light creasing, minor age toning, and handling wear. Near fine. Scarce Northumberland political ephemera from one of the most celebrated county elections of the Georgian period.

No Binding. Condition: Near Fine. Rare Georgian Northumberland election song sheet supporting Henry Thomas Liddell during the famous 1826 county election. The song urges Northumbrian freeholders to rally behind Liddell, praising him as "our man of choice" and contrasting him with rival candidates. Its opening call to "Strike up in full concert, pipe, tabor, and fiddle" reflects the performative culture of Georgian electioneering, in which songs, chants, and printed verses played an important role in public political mobilisation. The 1826 Northumberland election involved H. T. Liddell, Matthew Bell, Lord Howick, and T. W. Beaumont, and became notorious for immense expenditure, coalition rumours, religious controversy, and extensive printed propaganda. No institutional copy traced in the British Library, Library Hub Discover, or WorldCat. Apparently unrecorded institutionally. Single printed song sheet, approximately 33.8 x 13.6 cm. Folded as issued with light creasing, minor age toning, and handling wear. Near fine. Scarce Northumberland political ephemera from one of the most celebrated county elections of the Georgian period.

No Binding. Condition: Near Fine. Rare Georgian Northumberland election broadside printed in the form of a mock advertisement attacking a parliamentary candidate, almost certainly Thomas Wentworth Beaumont, during the famous 1826 county election. The satirical text advertises a "MODEST Young Gentleman" possessing "extensive Mines of Black Metal" and professing "Untainted Principles," while ironically criticising political ambition, wealth, and perceived hypocrisy. The piece concludes by directing applicants to the Blue Bell Inn in Clayport Street, Alnwick. The broadside forms part of the celebrated Northumberland election campaigns involving Lord Howick, Matthew Bell, H. T. Liddell and T. W. Beaumont, contests marked by immense expenditure, intense canvassing, accusations of coalition, and extensive political propaganda. The wider campaign later culminated in the well-known duel fought on Bamburgh Sands between Beaumont and John Lambton, later Earl of Durham. A particularly attractive example of Georgian political satire with bold display typography and strong visual appeal. Contemporary manuscript docketing to verso. No institutional copy traced in the British Library, Library Hub Discover, or WorldCat. Apparently unrecorded institutionally. Single printed broadside, approximately 27.7 x 22.4 cm. Folded as issued with light creasing, minor wear and age toning. Near fine. Scarce Northumberland political ephemera from one of the most important county elections of the Georgian period.

No Binding. Condition: Near Fine. Rare printed ward-by-ward summary of the Northumberland general election of 1826, recording votes for Beaumont, Bell, Liddell and Howick. Single-sheet letterpress table showing plumpers, splits and total votes across Tindale, Castle, Morpeth, Bambro', Glendale and Coquetdale wards. Final totals: Bell 1880; Liddell 1562; Beaumont 1335; Howick 977. Bell and Liddell were elected. Sheet size approximately 22.8 × 28 cm. Contemporary manuscript note to verso. Condition: Old folds, light handling wear only; near fine. No exact institutional or commercial copy located. Apparently unrecorded as a separate item. Scarce statistical survival from one of the major Northumberland county contests of the Georgian period.