All colored, the first "The State Waggoner and John Bull, - or - The Waggon too much for the Donkeys!," published March 14, 1804 by Hannah Humphrey. An appropriate satire on Britain's mounting war debt and government spending. With modern gilt wood frame. Areas of marginal loss, old tape residue en verso, light overall aging, unframed (10.75 x 15 in.); the second "Billy in the Salt Box," published by W. Holland, May, 1805. William Pitt's salt tax is spoofed in this unsettling cartoon. With gilt wood frame. Even toning, old glue residue en verso, unframed (14 x 9.25 in.); the third "The Wounded Lion," published July 16, 1805 by Hannah Humphrey. George III as the British lion is being destroyed by the nation's prominent politicians. With gilt wood frame. Stains, tape residue en verso, unframed (10.25 x 14.5 in.).

The Collection of Daisy Wade Bridges of Charlotte, NC

$400 - 600