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1935 Railway Pioneers Paddington Canal - Original Vintage Print By Robinson - Great Western Railway Centenary Humorous Cartoon - 7 x 9.5 in
Vintage double-sided black and white print featuring W. Heath Robinson's humorous railway cartoons commissioned by Great Western Railway Company in May 1935 to commemorate their centenary. From the original 1935 publication celebrating 100 years of railway history through satirical illustration.
Printed on heavy paper with distinctive line work and whimsical mechanical contraptions typical of Robinson's style. Features "Early Railway Pioneers Prospecting for a Site for a Terminus by the Upper Reaches of the Paddington Canal" on one side and "The Official Water Diviner of the Company Making Sure That There is Water in the Boiler Before the Commencement of a Long Run" on reverse.
Great for railway enthusiasts, cartoon collectors, and British transport history buffs.
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- ORIGINAL print (never a reprint, reproduction, or copy).
- Sold unmounted and Unframed.
- Copyright remains with Seller. No reproduction allowed.
**Condition** Good, consistent with age.
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- **Packaging:** Clear bag in board-backed envelope, reinforced with recycled cardboard.
- **Dispatch:** Royal Mail Tracked 24/48 (UK) & Tracked International.
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- US/EU: 5–12 days
- Rest of world: 7–21 days
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About This Print
This original cartoons print dates from the Mid 20th Century (1930s). Vintage prints capture the aesthetic sensibilities of their era with distinctive artistic styles.
Each print from Forest Hill Arts House is carefully inspected for condition and authenticity. We provide detailed provenance information and ship with protective packaging to ensure your print arrives in excellent condition.
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