VANITY FAIR SPY CARTOON Martinus Theunis 'ex President Steyn'. South Africa 1900

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Ex President Steyn [Mr Martinus (or Marthinus) Theunis Steyn]. STEYN Mr Martinus Theunis. Lawyer. Judge. Born Bloemfontein 1847. Educated Grey College. Of Dutch origin. Became President 1896. Top Hat. Gloves. Very long beard. By LUAG. (Holland. Politics) by wag. Published 09 August 1900. This date is printed above the image. Antique chromolithograph (colour) Vanity Fair "Spy" cartoon/caricature print. Size 19 x 33 cm | 7.5 x 13.0 inches. Condition: Good; suitable for framing. A copy of the original biographical notes published with the print will be provided. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is plain. Tags: Royalty, Royalty + Vanity Fair Spy Cartoons, Royalty + Vanity Fair Spy Cartoons + Vanity Fair Spy Cartoons, Royalty + wag, South Africa, Vanity Fair Spy Cartoons + Royalty

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VANITY FAIR SPY CARTOON Martinus Theunis 'ex President Steyn'. South Africa 1900

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