1872 Wood Engraving William Makepeace Thackeray Crabs Yellowplush Costume XGCA9 XGAG1 mother's day

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Townsend and Leonard Raven-Hill on the subject of the First World War from a uniquely British perspective

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an American silent film actress who starred in "Foolish Wives

1872 Wood Engraving William Makepeace Thackeray Crabs Yellowplush Costume XGCA9 XGAG1 mother's dayThis is an original 1872 black and white wood engraving of a sketch by English novelist William Makepeace Thackeray (1811 1863) entitled "Lord Crabs Bestows one the Ladies his Parting Benediction." This was a scene from Thackeray's Yellowplush Papers, which were comic sketches about the life and times of early 19th century footman Charles Yellowplush. CONDITION This 139+ year old Item is rated Near Mint Very Fine+. Light aging throughout. No creases.