357 - A GROUP OF 5 THOMAS STRONG SECCOMBE (1840-1899) MILITARY COMIC LITHOGRAPHS

A GROUP OF 5 THOMAS STRONG SECCOMBE (1840-1899) MILITARY COMIC LITHOGRAPHS A group of 5 Victorian English comic illustrations by Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Strong Seccombe (1840-1899), depicting comedic scenes of soldiers and sailors of the British Empire, along with poetic descriptions of each scene. Among the group of men depicted are 'Jolly Jack Tar', a pair of young 'Naval Officers', the 'Bandsman', a 'Young Sub-Lieutenant', and a man in the 'Uniform worn 'mid Canadian snows'. England, United Kingdom, c. 1873. Dimensions: 10 3/8 x 8 3/4 in., (27.3 x 22.2 cm.) Condition: Edges lightly frayed where taken from a book. Minor foxing consistent with age. Colors vibrant. Canadian snows page with a tear to right side. Overall well preserved. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold "as-is", refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.