Comics Collection

Cricket for the Middle-Aged (litho)
5217819 Cricket for the Middle-Aged (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cricket for the Middle-Aged)

Black man eating a large watermelon (coloured photo)
6000022 Black man eating a large watermelon (coloured photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Black man eating a large watermelon)

The opening scene of Dr Who and The Daleks
with Peter Cushing reading an issue of The Eagle

George Formby
Entertainer George Formby (1904-1961) and his wife Beryl Formby, nee Ingham (1901-1960), also a variety artist. Date: 1940

Punch cartoon: A Warning - Wagners Ring Cycle (engraving)
6034909 Punch cartoon: A Warning - Wagners Ring Cycle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: A Warning - Wagners Ring Cycle)

Punch cartoon: Faraday Giving His Card to Father Thames (engraving)
6034701 Punch cartoon: Faraday Giving His Card to Father Thames (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: Faraday Giving His Card to Father Thames)

Man browsing Japanese manga comic books at a shop in Osaka, Japan, Asia

Illustration for Railway Ribaldry by W Heath Robinson (litho)
5210148 Illustration for Railway Ribaldry by W Heath Robinson (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: The building of Saltash Bridge)

Morecombe and Wise comedy double act seen here as Clowns. June 1976

Pears 1905 1900s UK cc magazines ships nautical pears battles ships boats

The Pobble Who Has No Toes (colour litho)
5209823 The Pobble Who Has No Toes (colour litho) by Brooke, Leonard Leslie (1862-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pobble Who Has No Toes)

Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise meets The Sweenys John Thaw and Dennis Waterman December 1976

Manga (Japanese comics), Tokyo, Japan, Asia

St Crispins Day (engraving)
5997810 St Crispins Day (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Crispins Day. Illustration for The Comic Almanack with illustrations by George Cruikshank)

P G Wodehouse, smoking cigar, portrait (b / w photo)
5998065 P G Wodehouse, smoking cigar, portrait (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: P G Wodehouse, smoking cigar, portrait.); © Look and Learn

Punch cartoon: Man is but a Worm - Charles Darwins Theory of Evolution (engraving)
6034945 Punch cartoon: Man is but a Worm - Charles Darwins Theory of Evolution (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon)

Alcoholism: mottos of the week (chromolitho)
5996072 Alcoholism: mottos of the week (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alcoholism: mottos of the week)

Where theres a will, theres a way: short man standing on a pile of books to kiss a much taller woman (colour litho)
5999970 Where theres a will, theres a way: short man standing on a pile of books to kiss a much taller woman (colour litho) by English School

La Comedie Des Comedies, Pantalon (coloured engraving)
5210009 La Comedie Des Comedies, Pantalon (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Comedie Des Comedies, Pantalon)

The Owl And The Pussy-Cat (colour litho)
5209841 The Owl And The Pussy-Cat (colour litho) by Brooke, Leonard Leslie (1862-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Owl And The Pussy-Cat)

Illustration for Railway Ribaldry by W Heath Robinson (litho)
5210108 Illustration for Railway Ribaldry by W Heath Robinson (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: An old-fashioned method of testing the speed of engines)

Menu illustration: Mustard (colour litho)
6029942 Menu illustration: Mustard (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mustard. Menu illustration published by Marcus Ward, late 19th century)

I Dreamt I Slept At Madame Tussauds (engraving)
5997847 I Dreamt I Slept At Madame Tussauds (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: I Dreamt I Slept At Madame Tussaud s)

Mr and Mrs Spikky Sparrow (colour litho)
5209828 Mr and Mrs Spikky Sparrow (colour litho) by Brooke, Leonard Leslie (1862-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr and Mrs Spikky Sparrow)

Egg family getting dressed in the morning (chromolitho)
5996094 Egg family getting dressed in the morning (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Egg family getting dressed in the morning)

Clown and three monkeys playing music (chromolitho)
5996062 Clown and three monkeys playing music (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clown and three monkeys playing music)

Naughty boy and his dog urinating into milk pails (colour litho)
6000045 Naughty boy and his dog urinating into milk pails (colour litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Naughty boy and his dog urinating into milk pails)

Monkey painting a portrait of a cat and a kitten (litho)
6000038 Monkey painting a portrait of a cat and a kitten (litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monkey painting a portrait of a cat and a kitten)

Woman in the woods being watched by a man (colour litho)
5999995 Woman in the woods being watched by a man (colour litho) by European School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman in the woods being watched by a man)

Cat dressed up as a woman (colour litho)
5999966 Cat dressed up as a woman (colour litho) by European School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cat dressed up as a woman. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

Man and woman undressing (colour litho)
5999940 Man and woman undressing (colour litho) by European School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man and woman undressing. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

Waiter dropping a plate of food and onto the head of a diner in a restaurant (colour litho)
5999919 Waiter dropping a plate of food and onto the head of a diner in a restaurant (colour litho) by European School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dancer holding a small figure of a man (chromolitho)
5996129 Dancer holding a small figure of a man (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dancer holding a small figure of a man)

April (colour litho)
5996119 April (colour litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: April. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

Boy delivering a love letter and flowers (colour litho)
5996118 Boy delivering a love letter and flowers (colour litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy delivering a love letter and flowers)

Hare sitting next to a sleeping man in the countryside (chromolitho)
5995965 Hare sitting next to a sleeping man in the countryside (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Monkey wearing a bonnet (colour litho)
6000056 Monkey wearing a bonnet (colour litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monkey wearing a bonnet. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

Naughty boy urinating onto a bearskin rug (colour litho)
6000041 Naughty boy urinating onto a bearskin rug (colour litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Naughty boy urinating onto a bearskin rug)

Monkeys driving a carriage pulled by two cats (litho)
6000040 Monkeys driving a carriage pulled by two cats (litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monkeys driving a carriage pulled by two cats)

Man and woman on a visit to a managerie (colour litho)
5999892 Man and woman on a visit to a managerie (colour litho) by European School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man and woman on a visit to a managerie)

Naughty boys urinating into a flower bed (colour litho)
6000042 Naughty boys urinating into a flower bed (colour litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Naughty boys urinating into a flower bed)

Woman attracting suitors bearing gifts (colour litho)
5996124 Woman attracting suitors bearing gifts (colour litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman attracting suitors bearing gifts)

Clowns with happy and sad faces (chromolitho)
5996085 Clowns with happy and sad faces (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clowns with happy and sad faces)

Dancer holding a small figure of a man (chromolitho)
5996130 Dancer holding a small figure of a man (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dancer holding a small figure of a man)

Dog wearing a hat and holding an umbrella (chromolitho)
5995953 Dog wearing a hat and holding an umbrella (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dog wearing a hat and holding an umbrella)

Couple kissing on a stepladder (colour litho)
5996054 Couple kissing on a stepladder (colour litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Couple kissing on a stepladder)

Two young girls drinking tea dressed in 18th century clothes (colour litho)
5999993 Two young girls drinking tea dressed in 18th century clothes (colour litho) by European School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Semi-naked woman dressed in a robe beside a golden statue of the Buddha (colour litho)
5999989 Semi-naked woman dressed in a robe beside a golden statue of the Buddha (colour litho) by European School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"From George Formby to Dr Who: A Journey Through the World of Comics" Step into a world where imagination knows no bounds, as we explore the captivating realm of comics. Transport yourself back in time with Punch cartoons like "Faraday Giving His Card to Father Thames, " showcasing the wit and satire that has made this publication an iconic part of British culture. Or delve into the fantastical universe of Dr Who and The Daleks, where thrilling adventures await at every turn. The opening scene alone is enough to send shivers down your spine. Travel across continents to Osaka, Japan, where manga comic books reign supreme. Witness a man browsing through these vibrant pages, each one telling its own unique story and captivating readers young and old. But let's not forget the power of comedy within comics. Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise meet John Thaw from The Sweeney in a hilarious crossover that will leave you in stitches. And who could resist Morecombe and Wise as clowns? Their comedic genius shines through even without saying a word. Yet amidst all the laughter lies deeper themes - like in "The Pobble Who Has No Toes, " a poignant tale told through vivid color lithography that reminds us how precious our limbs truly are. Even renowned author P. G. Wodehouse makes an appearance, his cigar-smoking portrait capturing his larger-than-life personality that brought joy to millions through his timeless stories. However, it's important to acknowledge darker aspects too - such as alcoholism depicted in "Mottos of the Week. " These chromolithographs serve as sobering reminders about addiction's grip on society. So whether you're captivated by historical engravings or colorful contemporary illustrations, they have something for everyone. They transport us beyond reality while reflecting our deepest fears and desires – making them an art form worth celebrating on St Crispin's Day or any other day.