1889 Vanity Fair Proof Plate - Sir George Russell Spy Print

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 ➤ [Sir George Russell, M.P., D.L.]

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

YEAR/DATE ➤ March 2, 1889

CATEGORY ➤ Legal

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

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.)

GRADING INFO ➤ We grade the condition of our Prints and Ads as follows:

Fine

VG+

VG

VG-

Good

Poor

Fine ➤ We use this designation very rarely, as it suggests that the print or ad is flawless and in essentially perfect original condition. To earn this grade, the print or ad must be a beautiful example with no flaws. (Please refer to main image for a closer look, as it is the exact print that you will receive.)

VG+ ➤ This grade means that the print or ad has only the most minor defects, such as a small amount of marginal soiling or foxing, not affecting the image. Any defects would be completely hidden once matted. (Please refer to main image for a closer look, as it is the exact print that you will receive.)

VG ➤ This grade means that the print or ad has minor defects, which may range from minor soiling or foxing to a very minor tear, none of which protrude into the image itself. Any defects would be completely hidden once matted. (Please refer to main image for a closer look, as it is the exact print that you will receive.)

VG- ➤ This grade means that there is relatively significant staining, soiling, foxing etc. Most of the imperfections would be hidden once matted. The print or ad is all present and still in a collectible condition. (Please refer to main image for a closer look, as it is the exact print that you will receive.)

Good ➤ This grade means that there is significant soiling, foxing, creasing or water damage, which protrudes into the image itself, but still worthy of consideration for a collector. We infrequently offer a print or ad in such condition, unless it is a highly desirable print or ad. (Please refer to main image for a closer look, as it is the exact print that you will receive.)

Poor ➤ This grade means that there is significant imperfections or other factors which significantly detract from the print or ad. We rarely offer prints or ads in poor condition, unless it is extremely rare and collectible. (Please refer to main image for a closer look, as it is the exact print that you will receive.)

FRAME DETAILS

➤ Wood Frames, Manufactured in the USA.

➤ Frame Profile is approx. 1.125" Width x .75" Depth.

➤ Available in Black.

➤ All Frames have been upgraded to Include an Extra Thick (.060") Optically Pure Cast Acrylic Front | Foam Core Back | Pre-Installed Hanger | Comes Ready to Hang.

➤ See Images for FRAME Examples.

MATTING DETAILS

➤ Mats are 100% Archival | Museum Quality | Conservation Grade

➤ Foam Backing Boards and hinging tape are Acid Free and Lignin Free.

➤ Available in Antique White or Black.

➤ All Prints are Professionally Mounted and Matted by our professional staff.