The Patent Logic Mail

Method Copper engraving
Artist H--d--g
Published Published Oct.r 1829. by P.Davis High Street, Oxford
Dimensions Image 194 x 324 mm, Sheet 224 x 342 mm
Notes A caricature featuring undergraduates in robes pulling the'Patent Logic Mail' Coach with the spires and towers of St.Mary's Church, the Radcliffe Camera and the Bodliean Library in the background. Numerous quotes of logic are engraved on the side of the coach and in the foreground, including;

"All Horses are Animals
All Men are Animals
All Men are Horses"

and

"All Mail Coaches keep good time
All Musicians keep good time
Ergo All Mail Coaches are Musicians"

Condition: General dirt build up to sheet, small repaired tear to bottom margin not affecting image
Framing unmounted
Price £250.00
Stock ID 33467

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