1889 Vanity Fair Caricature Proof Plate by SPY - Mr. Thomas Gibson Bowles Spy Print
1889 Vanity Fair Caricature Proof Plate by SPY - Mr. Thomas Gibson Bowles Spy Print
1889 Vanity Fair Caricature Proof Plate by SPY - Mr. Thomas Gibson Bowles Spy Print
four framed pictures of a bird with a moose in the background
a set of four framed pictures of birds
a set of four framed pictures of birds
a diagram of a musical box with instructions
a cardboard package with a moose head on it

1889 Vanity Fair Caricature Proof Plate by SPY - Mr. Thomas Gibson Bowles Spy Print

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Note: This image is digitally watermarked, but the electronic watermark does not appear on the actual print. Guaranteed authentic original antique print. Certificate of authenticity available at no extra charge upon request.

Adirondack Retro has recently acquired these extremely rare and highly collectible Vanity Fair Proof Plates (Proof before Lettering), published by Vanity Fair Magazine from 1869-1914. These Vanity Fair Caricature Lithographs exhibit wonderful color and detail, and are extremely popular and increasingly scarce. We offer them with the option to include archival matting with your purchase.

PRINT NAME ➤ Mr. Thomas Gibson Bowles - Founder of Vanity Fair Magazine

PRINT CAPTION ➤ NONE - This is a PROOF PLATE, BEFORE LETTERING - Extremely Scarce

YEAR/DATE ➤ July 13, 1889

CATEGORY ➤ Newspapermen

ARTIST/ILLUSTRATOR ➤ "Spy" - Leslie Ward

PRINT TYPE ➤ Color Lithograph

GRADE ➤ VG+ (See images for details, as this is the exact item that you will receive)

CONDITION REMARKS ➤ Slight edge/corner wear. Small Fox mark in lower left edge of paper, well away from image and will mat out perfectly.

VERSO ➤ Blank

DIMENSIONS ➤ 10.50" x 15.50" (Approx. Overall Plate Measurement) (Sizes do vary somewhat, based on year and issue)

MAT SIZE ➤ 12" x 16" (Available in Antique White & Charcoal Gray)FRAME SIZE ➤ 12" x 16" (Available in Various Sizes and Colors) (Please Visit our Framing Portal for More Info.)