24th Nov, 2021 10:30 GMT/BST
Caricatures. Collection of caricatures, 19th century, all hand-coloured etchings, mounted, all except item 6 framed and glazed (not examined out of frames), and comprising:
1) [Seymour, Robert]. The March of Intellect, [no publisher], c.1828, on the foundation of London University, signed 'Shortshanks fecit', mount aperture 245 x 345 mm,
2 & 3) [ibid.] Lomocotion [and:] Locomotion Plate 2nd, London: Thomas McLean, c.1830, 252 x 355 and 240 x 340 mm, Plate 2nd slightly spotted and toned,
4) Phillips (John). The Gold Cup, London: E. King, July 1827, on the supposed parsimony of Lord and Lady Eldon, a little smudging to foot of image, 325 x 215 mm,
5) Woodward (George Moutard). Comfort for an Old Maid, London: P[iercy] Roberts, c.1800, 264 x 320 mm,
6) ibid. A Long Headed Election, [London]: Thomas Tegg, [1806], 250 x 366 mm,
7) Heath (Henry). Mathew-orama for 1827, being, The Home Circuit or Cockney Gleanings. "Look at Home - "look abroad - "Look every where", London: Thomas McLean, 1827, depicing the comic actor Charles Mathews in the various guises of his 'Monopolylogue', etching with aquatint, 300 x 370 mm,
8) [Williams, Charles]. Fat and Lean, [London]: William Holland, 1806, depicting Daniel Lambert, keeper of Leicester gaol and 'the most corpulent man of his time in England' (ODNB), moderatedly spotted, 335 x 237 mm,
9) [Heath, William; attributed]. Every One His Hobby plate 2d, [London]: T. Tegg, 1819, 230 x 340 mm (qty: 9)
BM Satires 16438 (Locomotion Plate 2nd), 15420 (The Gold Cup), 10610 (A Long Headed Election), 10632 (Fat and Lean).
Sold for £900
Estimated at £100 - £200
Auction: Books, Maps & Manuscripts including The Library, Cameras and Picture Collection of Eric Hosking, 24th Nov, 2021
To include the Library, Pictures and Camera Collection of Eric Hosking OBE Hon. FRPS FBIPP (1909-1991). Eric Hosking is a name which will require little introduction for ornithology enthusiasts. The first professional bird photographer, he photographed over 1,800 species, and his pictures have appeared in some 1,000 books, including the popular New Naturalist series, of which he was photographic editor. To complement his library, Eric Hosking also built a fine collection of pictures by leading 20th century wildlife artists including Archibald Thorburn, Keith Shackleton and C. F. Tunnicliffe. The sale of his photographic equipment provides an unmissable opportunity to own a remarkable array of high-quality cameras, lenses and other apparatus by manufacturers including Contarex, Hasselblad and Zeiss, and will give skilled users the chance of recreating his photographic feats.
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