1928 Print Political Punch Lonon Charivari Wait Seesaw MacDonald Baldwin XEQ3

This is an original 1928 black and white relief line-block print of an illustration from Punch or The London Charivari Magazine entitled "The Wait-and-Seesaw" illustrating the swing power that liberalism held in turn of the century Parliamentary politics of England. The image shows Stanley Baldwin, conservative Prime Minister and James Randy MacDonald, the first Labour Party Prime Minister on a seesaw with liberal Prime Minister, Herbert Henry Asquith standing between them.

CONDITION

This 83+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. No creases. No natural defects. Light scuff - bottom margin. No tears. No water damage.

• Product Type: Relief Line-block Print; Black / White
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
• Dimensions: Approximately 6 x 5.5 inches; 15 x 14 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

This piece was illustrated by Partridge, Bernard. Artist signature in print - bottom right of image.

Keywords specific to this image: Political Cartoon, Satire, Satirical, pipe, United Kingdom, England, English, Ireland, Scotland

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