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Bruce Bairnsfather War collectiblesA selection of collectible items designed by the Bystanders World War I cartoonist, Bruce Bairnsfather. Includes an Ole Bill mascot (possibly a car mascot), a cigarette case
Bystander masthead by Harry Woolley, 1930A bathing belle wearing a swimsuit and bathing cap lounges on a rock in the middle of the sea and enjoys a casual chat with Neptune
Bystander masthead by Leon Heron, 1930Stylised design for the front cover of The Bystander showing a well-dressed couple, he in top hat and tails, her in evening dress and fur coat facing each other and staring into one anothers faces
The Man Who Crept Into The Royal Enclosure In A Bowler, H. MA humorous illustration showing a man in the incorrect dress getting a lot of disapproving glances. Bateman (1887-1970) was a popular artist and regularly contributed to the Sketch
The Bystander Winter Sports NumberA front cover illustration showing people enjoying winter sports
H. M. Bateman in his studioHenry Mayo Bateman at work in his studio. Bateman (1887-1970) was a popular artist and regularly contributed to The Sketch, The Tatler and The Bystander
The Bystander Christmas Number 1936A front cover illustration showing Santa Claus delivering gifts with the aid of a parachute
The Bystander Winter Sports NumberA front cover illustration of a pair of skiers, one looking rather more confident than the other
Bystander ChristmasArmy of marching Father Christmas s
Le Five O Clock At Deauville by Edmund BlampiedAn impression of the polo ground at Deauville during the tea hour. Since the war, afternoon tea - that formerly despised meal - has become the most fashionable of ceremonies among l haut monde
Vignettes Of A Whirling World by Helen McKieA selection of illustrations by Helen McKie of life on the Riviera. The Riviera was a fashionable destination for the privileged classes, particularly during the 1920s and 30s
A Summer Morning In France by BlampiedAn illustration by Edmund Blampied or Blam of a morning game of golf taking place with the sun rising in the background. Blampied (1886-1966) drew countless illustrations for the ILN magazines
Polo At Biarritz by Edmund BlampiedOur Artists impression of the new polo ground at Beyris, half-way between Biarritz and Bayonne, which was opened last year by the King of Spain
Bystander Christmas number 1937A colourful Christmas number front cover with Father Christmas riding on a cracker
La Route Aux Courses by Edmund BlampiedAn impression of a typical scene on the road to the racecourse at Dinard. The all-conquering motor has not yet entirely ousted the more elegante horse equipage
Pursuit by Edmund BlampiedAn illustration of cupid, sent by an admirer, trying to catch up with two elegant ladies. Blampied (1886-1966) drew countless illustrations for the ILN magazines
The Bystander Riviera Number 1929The front cover of The Bystander- L Heure d Aperitif at Monte Carlo
ZeppelingitisA gentleman is shocked and alarmed at the sight of a large roll or ream of paper being delivered to the offices of The Graphic and The Bystander during WWI
Wait Your TurnDisgruntled members of a gentlemens club must take a ticket and wait their turn to read a copy of The Bystander during World War One - a humorous comment on the paper shortages affecting the press
Bystander Masthead 1930A stylised art deco style illustration for the Bystander masthead showing a languide river scene with a bright young thing relaxing & smoking in a boat bobbing by the bank
The Railway Girl by Fred TaylorA woman working as a railway porter during World War I, part of a series painted by Taylor for The Bystander entitled, " Carrying On" showing women adopting a variety of traditionally male
The Bystander MastheadScene depicting glamorous theatre goers in a box at the theatre, watching an actress on stage take a bow while the conductor is visible above the orchestra pit
The Contessa MarconiMARIA CHRISTINA BEZZI SALI, the Contessa Marconi, wife of wireless pioneer Guglielmo Marconi and society beauty. Exclusive Bystander colour photograph
Hunting Toast 1910Front cover of the Bystander Hunting special number from October 1912 showing a jolly, monocled huntsmen wearing a top hat and hunting clothes. He holds a glass in his hands and is proposing a toast
A Snapper-up of Unconsidered Trifles by William Heath RobinsDetailed colour illustration by William Heath Robinson (1872-1910) for the Midsummer number of the Graphic showing an elf, or possibly goblin in a fantastical country setting
Card Player Asks AdviceTwo men play a serious game of cards while several others crowd round watching; one of the players seeks advice on his hand from a bystander
Scene in a Green RoomA scene in the Green Room as two actresses argue and shout wearing their costumes, while a bystander looks on
Father & Mother Christmas riding a reindeerJolly illustration for the Christmas issue front cover of the Bystander showing Father Christmas riding a reindeer through a snowy landscape. A lady, possibly Mother Christmas, rides pillion