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

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

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)

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)

Benjamin Disraeli's speech to the Oxford Union during the debate on evolution
5311794 Benjamin Disraeli's speech to the Oxford Union during the debate on evolution; (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on Benjamin Disraeli's speech to the Oxford Union during the debate)

Colonel Charles Sibthorp as Don Quixote attacking a steam engine
5308383 Colonel Charles Sibthorp as Don Quixote attacking a steam engine.; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting Colonel Charles Sibthorp as Don Quixote attacking a steam engine)

Prince Albert being urged to think before felling trees in Hyde Park
5312024 Prince Albert being urged to think before felling trees in Hyde Park; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting Prince Albert being urged to think before felling trees in Hyde Park to make way for)

The pleasures and hazards of having one's hair cut by a female barber
5311903 The pleasures and hazards of having one's hair cut by a female barber; (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on the pleasures and hazards of having one's hair cut by a female barber)

Cartoon depicting a man searching for a ghost, 19th century
5309046 Cartoon depicting a man searching for a ghost, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a man searching for a ghost. Dated 19th century 01/02/1880); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Mr Punch's New-Year Greetings to the World - by telephone, 19th century
5309000 Mr Punch's New-Year Greetings to the World - by telephone, 19th century; (add.info.: Mr Punch's New-Year Greetings to the World - by telephone)

Cartoon depicting a man having his teeth removed by his dentist, 19th century
5308992 Cartoon depicting a man having his teeth removed by his dentist, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a man having his teeth removed by his dentist)

Cartoon commenting on fly-by-night photographers who set out to cash in on the fashion of having one's photograph
5308870 Cartoon commenting on fly-by-night photographers who set out to cash in on the fashion of having one's photograph taken

Cartoon depicting a man sheltering himself from the down-pour of cockroaches and black beetles
5308867 Cartoon depicting a man sheltering himself from the down-pour of cockroaches and black beetles; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a man sheltering himself from the down-pour of cockroaches)

Cartoon depicting a Navvy in heavy marching order: Railway navvies were sent out to the Crimea to build a railway
5308762 Cartoon depicting a Navvy in heavy marching order: Railway navvies were sent out to the Crimea to build a railway and to help with digging trenches, during the Crimean War

Cartoon titled 'A Rustic Moralist' depicting a Rector, Villager and an uncommonly fine pig
5308740 Cartoon titled 'A Rustic Moralist' depicting a Rector, Villager and an uncommonly fine pig; (add.info.: Cartoon titled 'A Rustic Moralist' depicting a Rector)

Cartoon promoting roller skates, which means all year round skating is made possible - much to the disgust of Jack
5308651 Cartoon promoting roller skates, which means all year round skating is made possible - much to the disgust of Jack Frost, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon promoting roller skates)

Cartoon depicting a biological engineer in his laboratory
5309390 Cartoon depicting a biological engineer in his laboratory; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a biological engineer in his laboratory)

A cartoon depicting Father Time welcoming in the year 1877, 19th century
5311043 A cartoon depicting Father Time welcoming in the year 1877, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1877); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Punch cartoon: Some of the Advantages of Mixed University Education (engraving)
6035037 Punch cartoon: Some of the Advantages of Mixed University Education (engraving) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon)

Series of drawings with commentaries by Gustave Dore (ca. 1860). If the one who is considered to be the most brilliant
PCT4260305 Series of drawings with commentaries by Gustave Dore (ca. 1860). If the one who is considered to be the most brilliant illustrator of the 19th century is not exactly the inventor of

Becassine and his students. Drawing by Joseph Porphyre Pinchon (1871-1953). DR
LSE4103188 Becassine and his students. Drawing by Joseph Porphyre Pinchon (1871-1953). DR by Pinchon, Joseph Porphyre (1871-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Becassine and his students)

Cover of " Becassine au sionnat", editions Gautier Langereau, 1926
LSE4087063 Cover of " Becassine au sionnat", editions Gautier Langereau, 1926. by Pinchon, Joseph Porphyre (1871-1953); Private Collection; (add.info)

The rules and conditions for admission to workhouses
5307850 The rules and conditions for admission to workhouses.; (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on the tightened rules and conditions for admission to workhouses in the 1860s. Dated 19th century)

Anne Marie-Louise Damiens, stage name Anna Judic, 1849 -1911 (engraving)
6116606 Anne Marie-Louise Damiens, stage name Anna Judic, 1849 -1911 (engraving); (add.info.: French comic actress. From La Ilustracion Iberica, published 1884.); Photo © Ken Welsh

Mlle. Lefebvre in the role of Madelon
5855412 Mlle. Lefebvre in the role of Madelon.; (add.info.: Mlle. Lefebvre in the title role of "Madelon," a comic opera by Francois Bazin, 1852)

Audran in the role of Arthur in "Madelon"
5855411 Audran in the role of Arthur in "Madelon"; (add.info.: Audran in the role of Arthur in "Madelon" a comic opera by Francois Bazin, 1852)

A cartoon depicting a tipsy gentleman on his way home, 19th century
5311234 A cartoon depicting a tipsy gentleman on his way home, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1880); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A cartoon depicting a dinner party where haggis is served, 19th century
5311232 A cartoon depicting a dinner party where haggis is served, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG.

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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.