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Waddy, Frederick, 1848-1901 Engraving of Benjamin Disraeli, the aristocracy of nature.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08878.1913 Author/Creator: Waddy, Frederick, 1848-1901 Place Written: s.l. Type: Engraving Date: 1873 Pagination: 1 print : b&w Order a Copy

One engraving of Benjamin Disraeli, the aristocracy of nature dated 1873. Portrait caricature of Benjamin Disraeli, whole length, with enormous head, wearing armor and plumed helmet, standing up in the saddle of a horse, representing the Conservative Party, galloping to left, holding a shield lettered with 'The / Standard', holding a quill lettered with 'Satire.'

Waddy, Frederick, 1848-1901
Disraeli, Benjamin, 1804-1881

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