Comic Collection (page 4)

Pilot (on first job) This war-flying seems easy, but WW1
Pilot (on first job). This war-flying seems easy, but I wish people would not test their guns quite so close. By Lieutenant George Arthur Hyde, MC

A Welsh Rabbit (Rarebit?) complete with traditional costume
A Welsh Rabbit (Rarebit?) complete with traditional Welsh costume. Date: 1904

Poster, Jersey Airways
Poster, I m going by Jersey Airways, showing monkeys, a pig and a puppy rejecting alternative means of transport. Lawson Wood produced an number of posters for Jersey Airways which from its formation

Pantomime artist Will Evans with his children
Will Evans (1866 -1931) was an eccentric comedian who performed in pantomime from a young age, and appeared on the music halls in the 1890s

Humorous hand drawn postcard by George Ranstead
Comic illustration by amateur soldier artist of the Great War, George Ranstead, showing a pavement artist pleading with a woman to keep her cat indoors as it keeps licking his pictures of fish off

Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, music sheet
Music sheet cover design, The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, written and sung by Mr Harry Clifton. Various scenes are depicted, with the discovery of the footprint in the sand at the centre

Very Well Meant by H. M. Bateman
A well-meaning tourist offers a carrot to the horse of a Guard standing in its traditional sentry post in Whitehall, London, much to the horses astonishment. Not the done thing

A Very Cross Word Puzzle by William Heath Robinson
As a golfer manages to hit a passer by forcefully on the head with a ball, the illustrator invites the reader to fill in the crossword puzzle: " Across: A Forceful Exclamation!"

Rabbits, I believe by George Studdy
Bonzo and brother cannot think what a nice round hole if for unless it be a rabbits doorway! Bonzo, the comic, canine creation of George Studdy totally ruins the ninth hole on a golf course by

When the Hot Water Tap Runs Cold
Ingenious invention for improving the level of bath water, especially when hot water runs out, whereby the occupant inflates a large balloon to order to displace water and raise the level

Cartoon on the Trenches
Well, if you knows of a better ole go to it! A comic glance at the desperate reality of the trenches

Tutmania 1923
A comic look at the influence of all things Egyptian, especially on female fashion, sparked by the interest in Tutankhamen & his tomb

Comic postcard, Men walk past shop window Date: 20th century

Les Cloches de Corneville, French comic opera in English, Theatre Royal, Plymouth Date: early 20th century

Comic postcard, Two black cats getting married - Good Luck Date: circa 1918

Comic postcard, born on St Swithins Day Date: 20th century

King Henry VI of England married to Margaret of Anjou at Titchfield Abbey, 23 April 1445. The mad king was 24 and the queen 15

Cartoon, Disraeli Measuring the British Lion
Cartoon, The State of the Nation, Disraeli Measuring the British Lion. Mr Disraelis motion for a Select Committee to consider the state of the nation, in consequence of the repeal of the Corn Law

Poster, Gilbert and Sullivans operetta, Patience
Theatre poster, Gilbert and Sullivans comic operetta, Patience, showing the title character, a dairymaid

Patriotic Bovril advertisement during WW2
Patriotic Bovril advertisement during the Second World War -- Cheers! Date: 1940s

Two babies with comic greeting on a Christmas card
Two babies (hidden under a pair of gloves) with comic greeting on a Christmas card. (2 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

Smartly dressed man on a comic greetings card with verse and pull tab. Date: circa 1850s

Music cover, Tra-La-La! or Scraps, words by R P Weston and Fred J Barnes, music by Maurice Scott, sung by Ben Albert. 1906

Musical cats with flowers on a postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Christmas card with a clown on a tightrope, with the sea and rocks below. Date: circa 1890s

Goldie Hawn, American actress at London Heathrow Airport, Saturday 30th May 1970. Goldie is heading to France, to spend 10 days shooting on location for new film, Theres a Girl in My Soup

Comedian Freddie Starr kisses England striker Kevin Keegan as Pop star Elton John looks on. Keegan was collecting the Golden boot for being leading scorer in Division One 1981/82 season

Before the shortage: An historic photo of Oxfam worker Riva Flexer with last weeks red nose consignment in 1988

Bill Oddie seen here at home with his daughters. Oddie is a member of the Goodies, who are riding high in the hit parade with their single " Do Do Do the Funky Gibbon"

Julia Farron - Ballet Dancer in Mlle. Theodore - Scene 1
Julia Farron (1922-2019) - Ballet Dancer performing as Mademoiselle Theodore in The Prospect Before Us, scene 1, a one-act comic ballet in seven scenes

Franco-British Exhibition - We are Enjoying the Exhibition
British Comic Postcard - Franco-British Exhibition of 1908 at White City (in West London near Shepherds Bush) - " We are Enjoying the Exhibition" (written in French and English!). Date: 1908

Field of Battle (in a fog) near Barnet, . Artist: John Leech
Field of Battle (in a fog) near Barnet, c1860, (c1860). The Battle of Barnet was a decisive engagement in the Wars of the Roses

Shakespeare - Henry V - Pistol: Pish for thee, Iceland dog! circa 1830

Music cover, The Torpedo Galop, by Charles d Albert, based on music from Edmond Audrans comic opera, Olivette. 1880

Vignette illustration, Railway Ribaldry by W Heath Robinson -- An early and interesting type of signal. Date: 1935

Six monkeys on a Christmas card, one of them reaching for some food. circa 1890s

Leaflet, London Sketch Club Smoker, March 1935
Leaflet advertising a London Sketch Club Smoker (smoking party), taking place on Friday 29 March 1935 at a venue in Marylebone Road, London NW1, with pictures from 6.30

Leaflet, London Sketch Club Smoker, November 1929
Leaflet advertising a London Sketch Club Smoker (smoking party), taking place on 15 November 1929 at a venue in Marylebone Road, London NW1, with pictures from 6.30

Comic Postcard, Brighton, Sussex, England. Date: 1945

WW2 Christmas card, A False Alarm -- a dog in AFS (Auxiliary Fire Service) uniform. Date: 1941

Bonzo congratulates Chee-Kee by George Studdy
Bonzo congratulates Chee-Kee on finding her ancestors -- they can be seen as monsters on Chinese vases and plates. Date: 1924

Bonzo finds a joy wheel! by George Studdy
Bonzo finds a joy wheel -- he goes round and round on a gramophone turntable, until he becomes too dizzy and falls off. Date: 1924

The Seven Good Deeds of Bonzo (Monday) -- he carries a cute little kitten out of harms way, watched by three other dogs. Date: 1923

Pete The Pup
circa 1930: Pete the Pup known all over the world through his film work in Hollywood comedies, especially the Our Gang series. At the height of his career Pete was insured for ?10, 000

Scorchers Progress - The Marble Arch - Errant city cyclist
The Scorchers Progress - The Marble Arch - Errant city cyclist causing havoc aid his fellow road-users, knocking over a man and his dog. An old take on a current issue! Date: 1904

A Sawrian: cartoon on Gideon Mantell (1790-1852) the English geologist who discovered a suarian, the Iguanodon, near Cuckfield, Sussex in 1820, and deduced from the teeth that it was a herbivore

To begin with, I ll paint the town red. Cartoon showing Democracy portrayed as the devil holding a bucket labeled Bourbon Principles and a paintbrush

A Swell Hand-Out
Comic illustration showing two naughty little monkeys in pyjamas tricking Father Christmas (Gran pop the orang utan) with a bottomless stocking. Date: 20th century

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"Unleashing the Laughter: A Journey through Comic Delights" Step into a world where laughter reigns supreme, as we explore the captivating realm genius. From Gilbert & Sullivan Operas to D'Oyly Carte Souvenirs, this is a journey that promises endless amusement. Discovering a dandelion on Centre Court may seem trivial, but in the hands of comedic masters, it becomes an uproarious spectacle. With every twist and turn, they transform ordinary moments into extraordinary sources of mirth. Behold the power of posters like "The Vegetabull, " where vegetables take center stage in a riotous performance that leaves audiences in stitches. And who could forget George Formby's infectious charm and wit that had crowds roaring with laughter? In the realm of visual comedy, H. M. Bateman emerges victorious with his masterpieces "The Favourite Wins" and "The Car That Touched a Policeman. " These timeless creations capture hilarious scenarios that tickle our funny bones even today. Prepare for an out-of-this-world experience as you witness a man riding on a steam rocket – an audacious feat brought to life by sheer imagination and boundless humor. William Heath Robinson's masterpiece "A Decided Catch" showcases his unparalleled ability to create absurd contraptions that defy logic yet leave us gasping for breath from uncontrollable laughter. Satire takes center stage with "His Master's Breath, " reminding us not to take ourselves too seriously while poking fun at societal norms through clever commentary. David Attenborough may be renowned for his naturalist expertise, but he also has an uncanny knack for infusing humor into his narratives – proving once again that laughter knows no boundaries or limitations. During WW1, Bruce Bairnsfather's cartoon "A Miner Success" provided much-needed respite amidst chaos. His witty illustrations offered solace and levity during trying times when smiles were hard to come by.