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Captain Eyre Shaw, the dashing hero of the Franco-Prussian War, depicted in a vibrant Vanity Fair cartoon from 3 June 1871, truly deserves his popularity

Background imageDeserves Collection: Captain Eyre Shaw, He well deserves his popularity, 3 June 1871, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho)

Captain Eyre Shaw, He well deserves his popularity, 3 June 1871, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho)
611811 Captain Eyre Shaw, He well deserves his popularity, 3 June 1871, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho) by Pellegrini, Carlo (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Eyre Shaw)

Background imageDeserves Collection: Niepce De St Victor

Niepce De St Victor
JOSEPH-NICEPHORE NIEPCE de Saint-Victor French pioneer of photography, who more than anyone deserves to be regarded as the first true photographer. Date: 1765 - 1833

Background imageDeserves Collection: Music cover, One Good Tune Deserves Another

Music cover, One Good Tune Deserves Another, words by Douglas Furber, music by Ray Noble, sung by Jack Buchanan in the film Brewsters Millions. 1935

Background imageDeserves Collection: John Bagford, Collector

John Bagford, Collector
JOHN BAGFORD, shoeamker and book collector, who deserves praise for rescuing ancient ballads, but indignation for destroying countless old books for their title pages. Date: 1650 - 1716

Background imageDeserves Collection: Hancocks Enterprise

Hancocks Enterprise
Mr Hancocks Enterprise well deserves its name, for his is a valiant attempt to harness the mighty power of steam to the task of propelling a public conveyance. Date: 1833

Background imageDeserves Collection: Queen Victoria as Empress of India

Queen Victoria as Empress of India
BENJAMIN DISRAELI Earl of Beaconsfield, shortly after he had arranged for Victoria to become an empress - One good turn deserves another... Date: 1804 - 1881

Background imageDeserves Collection: Franco-Prussian War: General von Werder at Belfort

Franco-Prussian War: General von Werder at Belfort. Werder deserves the highest recognition and his brave troops, France

Background imageDeserves Collection: Franco-Prussian War: General von Werder at Belfort. Werder deserves the highest recognition

Franco-Prussian War: General von Werder at Belfort. Werder deserves the highest recognition and his brave troops, France

Background imageDeserves Collection: Hamster (Bewick)

Hamster (Bewick)
mus cricetus This is not the golden hamster of Syria, which we love to keep in cages : but Bewick says it well deserves our highest admiration


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Captain Eyre Shaw, the dashing hero of the Franco-Prussian War, depicted in a vibrant Vanity Fair cartoon from 3 June 1871, truly deserves his popularity. His bravery and leadership, exemplified in the battle of Belfort, echo the sentiments of Niepce De St Victor's belief that 'one good tune deserves another.' John Bagford, the esteemed collector, would surely agree, as he carefully curated historical relics like this lithograph. Hancocks Enterprise, a renowned auction house, recognizes the significance of such treasured pieces, showcasing them for the world to appreciate. Even the humblest of creatures, like the hamster in Bewick's illustration, deserve respect and admiration for their unique qualities. Just as General von Werder at Belfort rightfully deserves the highest recognition for his military prowess, let us celebrate the deserving individuals in our own lives and honor their accomplishments.