Bob Monkhouse archive artwork backs a vote for Sloper

Earlier material in the last Comic Book Auctions (16% buyer’s premium) sale of the old year, which ended on November 25, included an original ink on card artwork of 1900 featuring Ally Sloper, whose pioneering comic debut had been made as early as 1867 in Judy, a comic rival to Punch.

Signed and dated by the artist, WF Thomas, it was one of many lots from the Bob Monkhouse archive …

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