"Sammy" (Samuel Moses James Woods) Australian cricketer caractature portrait.
London: Vanity Fair, 1892. First printing. Sammy Woods was one of the few players to have played cricket for both Australia and England. He is depicted here with ball in hand ready to bowl. With sheet of text, pp 89-90. Published Aug 6th 1892.The illustrator was Stuff and it is signed it in the image. Vanity Fair was an English magazine that published satirical caricatures from 1868–1914. The handsome chromolithographs are prized for their portraits of important scientists, sportsmen, judges & politicians. Color chromolithograph, 10 1/2 x 15 1/2" Very good condition. Item #20326
Price: $175.00