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Condition: Fine. The book is in fine condition.

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. "HB" (John Doyle 1797-1868) (illustrator). A Ducotés lithograph pencil drawing political cartoon on heavy paper published by Thomas Mclean 30th June, 1836, loss to upper margin sketch not affected (16 1/2" x 11 3/8""). Depicts Lord Cambell passing a coronet to Baroness Strathenden and saying "We must sometimes sacrifice our private feelings for the sake of ones party and th Public Good". [ Campbell married the Hon. Mary Elizabeth, eldest daughter of James Scarlett, 1st Baron Abinger; they had three sons and four daughters. In 1836 Lady Campbell was created (in her own right) Baroness Stratheden, of Cupar in the County of Fife, in recognition of her husband's withdrawal of his claim to the office of Master of the Rolls; she died in March 1860, aged 63. Lord Campbell survived her by just over a year and died in June 1861, aged 81. They were succeeded by their eldest son, William, who became Lord Stratheden and Campbell] [John Doyle was born in Dublin and moved to London in 1822 where he initially worked as a portrait lithographer. In 1827 Doyle began publishing political prints anonymously. From 1829-1851 Doyle published his well-known Political Sketches series, signing his work with the initials "HB" to hide his identity.] [QP].