RARE 1886 Cartoon - LORD RANDOLPH CHURCHILL (Father of Winston)

Description: ORIGINAL BRITISH PUNCH MAGAZINE CARTOONIllustrator: John Tenniel, from British Punch humor/satire magazine, September 25, 1886, pulled from the magazine, not a modern reproduction. Size 8 x 10 1/2 inches. Condition: very good, light wear, still bright paper, lays flat for easy framing; backside is blankBELLEROPHON JUNIOR “I Think this ll Fetch ‘Em!!” “The Chancellor of Exchequer states to the Board that Her Majesty’s advisers desire to satisfy themselves that the clerical establishment for the Civil Seri e of the Naval and Military Department, and also of the Revenue Departments, are organized generally upon a principle with secures efficiency without undue cost to the public.” –Treasury Minute, Sept. 14.Churchill hold a sword “Inquiry” while the three headed monsters reads Army – Navy – Civil Service With accompanying extra page with poem.In 1886 Lord Churchill was both Chancellor of the Exchequer and Leader of the House of Commons.Bellerophon was a famous Greek hero, mostly known for defeating Chimera, a fire-breathing mythical monster. He was also recognised by riding white Pegasus which was a sort of a gift from Athena for his devotion to the goddess. Bellerophon was, according to Homer's Iliad, a son of Glaucus and Eurymede of Corinth.I have other hard-to-find original Punch cartoon illustrations for sale; combine orders with no extra shipping fees.Punch, a magazine of humor and satire, ran from 1841-2002. A very British institution renowned internationally for its wit and irreverence, it helped to coin the term "cartoon" in its modern sense as a humorous illustration. QUESTIONS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME.

Price: 17.95 USD

Location: Milton, Vermont

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Shipping Cost: 6.95 USD