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Auction #135 begins on 12 Nov 2026

Mackinney (Herbert Wood)

CHARACTER SKETCHES (1909) - inscribed by artist

A collection of cartoons and caricatures of famous Cape politicians and South African personalities by the artist of The Cape Times

Published: Darter Bros & Co., Cape Town, 1909

Edition: First Edition

Reserve: $100

Approximately:

Estimate: $140

Bidding opens: 12 Nov 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 19 Nov 16:30 GMT

Ships from: South Africa

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Herbert Wood MacKinney, otherwise known as 'Mac', was an English born cartoonist for the South African newspaper The Cape Times.

[16pp advertisements] + ii + 80pp + [10pp advertisements]

A total of 78 pages of sketches and 32 pages of vintage commercial advertisements.

Contents clean and in very good condition. New card wrappers with the original upper cover laid down. Artist's presentation inscription at the head of the preface.

  • Binding Condition: Good
  • Overall Condition: Very Good
  • Size: Folio (370 x 255 mm)


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