Spy (Sir Leslie Ward, 1851-1922) (Lith.) — John Burns Mp; Battersea. Issue 1250. (First Edition Before the Bound Volumes. )

London: Vanity Fair, 1892. Original colour lithograph. 40 x 27cm (15.75 x 10.6 inches). Very Good. Minor fold in top right corner and some foxing in margin, not affecting image. Dated October 15, 1892. Vincent Brooks, Day & Son (Lith.). Scarce. John Elliot Burns (20 October 1858 - 24 January 1943) was an English trade unionist and politician, particularly associated with London politics. He was a socialist and then a Liberal Member of Parliament and Minister. He was anti-alcohol and a keen sportsman. After retiring from politics, he developed an expertise in London history and coined the phrase "The Thames is liquid history". When the Liberal cabinet made a decision for war on 2 August 1914, he resigned and played no further role in politics. .