An extensive archive collection of etchings by James Sayer 1748-1823. Caricatures including Characters of the House of Commons, British politicians, theatre actors etc. 52 etched caricature prints. Including plates from his work "Characters of The House of Commons" 1782. Many politicians with text titles applied. The plates include amongst others: The Marquis of Rockingham, Charles James Fox, Edmund Burke, John Wilkes, Bamber Gascoigne, Earls of Amherst, North, Shelburne, Surrey, Nugent, Lord Howard of Effingham, Duke of Grafton, Onslow, Admiral Keppell. Also The Prince of Wales (Prince Regent), Sheridan etc.
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