Description: The champion of 1885 [Mr John Roberts Jr]Antique chromolithograph (colour) Vanity Fair "Spy" cartoon/caricature print, 1905Caption below picture: 'The champion of 1885 [Mr John Roberts Jr]' ROBERTS Mr John. Junior: Chalking cue. Son of former champion. Born Lancashire. The print shows the table and pocket. Billiard ball. [This was 1st printed in Vanity Fair in 1885 with the caption 'The Champion Roberts']. By Spy.DATE PRINTED: 25 May 1905 IMAGE SIZE: Approx Picture size 19 x 33cm (7.5 x 13 inches); Overall page size approximately 25 x 37cm (10 x 15 inches)ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Spy PROVENANCE: "Vanity Fair, A Weekly Show of Political, Social and Literary Wares", founded by Thomas Gibson Bowles, published in London TYPE: Antique chromolithograph (colour) Vanity Fair "Spy" cartoon/caricature print VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is plainCONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. A copy of the original biographical notes published with the print will be provided. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not obtrusive unless otherwise stated. I offer a no questions asked return policy - see below.AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic historic print, published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. It is not a modern copy. The term 'original' when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication; it does not imply that the item is unique. 'Print' means any image created by applying an inked block to paper or card under pressure by any method including wood engraving, steel engraving, copperplate, wood cut and lithography. REMARKS: FRANCE: Gravures et Cartes anciennes. DEUTSCHLAND: Alte Lankarten und Stadt ansichten. ITALIA: Stampe e Mappe antiche. ESPA�A: Mapas antiquos y impresiones antiguas. E and OE. Force Majeure. English law shall apply.RETURNS POLICY: I offer a no questions returns policy. All I ask is that you pay return shipping and mail back to me in original condition, suitably packed & insured, within 14 days of receipt.
Price: 51 GBP
Location: London
End Time: 2025-01-22T17:50:25.000Z
Shipping Cost: 20.66 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 60 days
Source (Media Type): Periodical
Size: Approx Picture size 19 x 33cm
Verso: There is nothing on the reverse, which is plain
Provenance/Origin: Please scroll down - see detail below
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Year of Production: 1905
Time Period Produced: 1900-1924
Type: Print
Subject: Billiards
Theme: Vanity Fair Spy Cartoons
Material: Paper
